Tired of searching for a good Windows, Mac and Linux free email client software or App, and then finding one to install only to realise the features you really need are not even available or are paid only options?
Well, those days are over at least for now. Meet Mailspring, your Windows, Mac and Linux Email Client, App or Software. Whatever you want to call it! Mailspring is a breath of Freemium fresh air. This is a statement we haven’t made about an email App in a very long time. Let’s get down to it.
The Design and interface, Features and Options
The Mailspring interface design just catches the eye. Very simple and minimalistic. When it comes to features, you won’t be disappointed either. Mailspring offers a Free and Pro version like every other alternative out there, but unlike most, Mailspring has enough Free features to keep you using the Free version forever.
The Mailspring Pro version as always has a few tricks to be unlocked but for the light user, the free offering is more than adequate.
Mailspring Free Email Software
The free version of Mailspring has features you would be paying for on another email client. It is amazing to finally see an open-source email client with such a free offering. Here is what you get for free.
- Unified Inbox
- Powerful Search
- Swipe Gestures for various actions
- Account Signatures
- Aliases – Send email from aliases you’ve configured with your providers
- Quicklook Integration for PDF previews
- Notifications – Get rich notifications and reply directly from Notification Center
- Drag and drop – Move emails, add attachments, and more with drag and drop supported everywhere
- Gmail Labels – Label, remove and manage within the app
- Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts
- Message Templates – Save and autofill email replies
Mailspring Pro Email Software
Mailspring Pro is a supercharged version of the free bundle. The Pro version is worth paying for if your work depends on email. You get features like email analytics, reminders, contact profiles, send later and a whole host of business and sales features.
Mailspring Pro, is an affordable business and sales email client. See what you get for the Pro version below, in addition to everything on the free version.
- Snooze Emails until you have the time to reply
- No reply reminder
- Tracking – See when recipients open your messages
- See profile information for your contacts
- Schedule emails to be sent at a particular date and time
- Undo Send – Never accidentally send an email again
- View company information
- Pre-send Checks
- Contact Profiles
- Pre-send Checks
- And many more
Mailspring Speed
By default, the email client loads very fast either from windows boot or minimised. Even with 7 email accounts linked Mailspring does not disappoint and is just as fast loading with 1 email account linked. We have tried quite a few email clients, Apps and Software’s but cannot say the same for those.
Mailspring Installation
The Mailspring email client installation file is quite small in size and very quick, easy and simple to install. After installation, you are presented with a popup to start configuring your email accounts. You will need to create a Mailspring ID to get started. The purpose of this is to easily use Mailspring across multiple devices effectively.
Mailspring Limitations
As with most Freemium email clients, Apps or software there are limitations. But again the Mailspring email client does implement this in a very subtle manner. There is a “soft” limit of 4 email accounts you can link but you can still add more. The only issue with adding more than 4 is a small notification screen at the bottom left but does not obstruct usability in any way as they have done a good job of keeping it out of the way. You might not even notice this.
Mailspring Software Bug(s)
At the time of this review, Mailspring version 1.7.4 has an issue where the user is unable to add Outlook.com email accounts automatically. The only workaround is by downgrading to version 1.7.2, adding all your emails and allowing Mailspring to upgrade or manually upgrade.
Update January 2020: This issue has been fixed by the Mailspring team.
Conclusion
The team at Mailspring are on to a winner here. Mailspring has got you covered on Windows, Mac and Linux. The features and options bundled with the free version are way more than you’ll get on paid versions of some very well known email clients.
If you haven’t come across Mailspring yet, then you heard from TechRater. We have been using Mailspring for 3 years and it just works. No sync errors, no freezing and no slowing down any computers either.
It’s FREE and you have nothing to lose. Give it a try. Download from the Mailspring website https://getmailspring.com/
Questions People Ask
How many email accounts can I add to the free version of Mailspring?
With the free version of Mailspring, you are allowed up to 4 accounts. But as we found out the 5th account will still work and sync just fine, except for the constant but polite reminder at the bottom, to sign up for the Pro. It reads “Please consider paying for Mailspring Pro!”
Does Mailspring support IMAP?
Yes, Mailspring supports all IMAP providers, including Outlook.com, Gmail, Office 365, iCloud and More. Mailspring however, does not support Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Does Mailspring support mobile devices (Android or iOS)?
No, Mailspring is not currently available for mobile devices. The Mailspring client is based on the free Electron open-source Javascript-based software framework and is designed to be multi or cross-platform. This enables the client to run easily and smoothly on Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems.
