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Best email apps for Windows 10 in 2018
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The flow of email headed your way never abates, and you need a robust and
easy-to-use Windows 10<https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10> app to help
you manage it all. The Mail app that comes with Windows 10 is more than enough
for a lot of people, but there are hundreds of other email apps vying for your
attention. To help you decide which is best suited for you, we rounded up a
bunch of the best out there that work with Windows 10.
Outlook
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Although Outlook comes bundled in most Office 365
plans<https://www.windowscentral.com/how-upgrade-office-365-personal-office-365-home>,
it can also be purchased separately for about
$130<https://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fafflnk.microsoft.com%2Fc%2F159229%2F433017%2F7593%3FsubId1%3DUUwpUdUnU43277YYw%26subId2%3Ddwp%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fp%252Foutlook-2016%252Fcfq7ttc0k5cf%253Factivetab%253Dpivot%25253aoverviewtab&token=nYDESqk7>.
Outlook supports practically every email service, allowing you to keep track
of all your addresses in one spot. Along with calendar and task integration,
Outlook has a load of adjustable inbox rules to help keep you in the know. Set
notification sounds when a specific person sends a message containing specified
keywords, or automatically move an email to a folder when it comes from a
certain address — perfect for keeping work email separate from personal email.
Yes, there are a ton of tools available in Outlook, and they can be a bit
daunting for beginners. Thankfully, Outlook has been redesigned in the past few
years to not shove everything in your face right away. Start slow, and work
your way through to the advanced settings to create a powerful, personalized
tool.
See at Microsoft
Store<https://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fafflnk.microsoft.com%2Fc%2F159229%2F433017%2F7593%3FsubId1%3DUUwpUdUnU43277YYw%26subId2%3Ddwp%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fp%252Foutlook-2016%252Fcfq7ttc0k5cf%253Factivetab%253Dpivot%25253aoverviewtab&token=nYDESqk7>
Mailbird
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Mailbird is a lightweight client that won't bog down your PC, but it can be
fully customized to have it look exactly how you want. You can sync all of your
accounts into one manageable inbox, and you can create your own quick replies,
drag and drop attachments, and even search for messages just by clicking a
user's profile picture.
You can look up a LinkedIn profile with one click, integrate all of your
favorite apps, including Twitter, WhatsApp, Dropbox, and Facebook, and take
advantage of round-the-clock support in case anything goes wrong. There is a
free version of Mailbird Lite<https://www.getmailbird.com/pricing/> that you
can try out. Otherwise, you're looking at about $29.50 for a lifetime
subscription<https://www.getmailbird.com/pricing>.
See at Mailbird<https://www.getmailbird.com/pricing>
Newton Mail
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Newton Mail is a cross-platform mail app that relies on a subscription service.
A yearly plan costs about
$50<https://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fafflnk.microsoft.com%2Fc%2F159229%2F433017%2F7593%3FsubId1%3DUUwpUdUnU43277YYw%26subId2%3Ddwp%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fp%252Fnewton-mail%252F9nfvbbvb3r25&token=J9eGSE6n>,
but you get a fast client that supports most popular email services, allowing
you to combine everything into one tidy inbox.
Popular features like read receipts, undo send, delayed send, and snooze
message are all there, plus you can connect outside apps like Slack, Trello,
Dropbox, and OneNote for easier management. You can give Newton a free try for
14
days<https://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fafflnk.microsoft.com%2Fc%2F159229%2F433017%2F7593%3FsubId1%3DUUwpUdUnU43277YYw%26subId2%3Ddwp%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fp%252Fnewton-mail%252F9nfvbbvb3r25&token=J9eGSE6n>
to see whether or not it's for you.
See at Microsoft
Store<https://www.windowscentral.com/e?link=https%3A%2F%2Fafflnk.microsoft.com%2Fc%2F159229%2F433017%2F7593%3FsubId1%3DUUwpUdUnU43277YYw%26subId2%3Ddwp%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.microsoft.com%252Fen-us%252Fp%252Fnewton-mail%252F9nfvbbvb3r25&token=J9eGSE6n>
eM Client
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With plenty of customization options — including those for behavior and
appearance — and support for email services like Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, and
Exchange, you can easily make it feel like you've been using eM Client for
years. Importing old messages from other services is about as easy as possible
thanks to an intuitive UI, and a specialized sidebar shows message and
attachment history, as well as an agenda that contains any important dates with
a certain contact.
A recent update added PGP encryption support for anyone who needs to send
encrypted emails, plus live backup will now run while you continue working
within the app. A free version without all features is available, though the
Pro version is a one-time buy of about
$50<https://www.emclient.com/purchase?lang=en>.
See at eM Client<https://www.emclient.com/purchase?lang=en>
Thunderbird
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Thunderbird is a free, open-source email client from Mozilla, most famous for
its Firefox web browser. It's full of features that make it easy to navigate
and use, and there are a ton of add-ons available for specialized needs. At its
core, you're getting a powerful mail tool with a tab system, built-in web
search bar, smart folders, real-time contact chat, one-click address book, and
more.
There's likewise some interesting security and privacy features, like phishing
and junk-mail filters. Give it a try for free, and if you like it, you can keep
using it without paying anything, though donations are always
appreciated<https://donate.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/?presets=100,50,25,15&amount=50&utm_source=thunderbird.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=header¤cy=usd>.
See at Thunderbird<https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/>
Zimbra Desktop
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If you're a fan of free, open-source email clients, Zimbra Desktop might be
just what you're looking for. It's been around for quite awhile and has seen
some major changes, but it remains one of the best. It supports multiple email
services, it can be used without an internet connection, and it works
cross-platform on Windows 10, macOS, and Linux.
Take advantage of a tabbed layout for easier organization, with tools like
calendar, contacts, tasks, and briefcase to keep you on the ball throughout the
day. You can even build your own add-ons (called Zimlets), or choose from a
collection of existing options. As mentioned, this app is free, so you can try
it out without risk.
See at Zimbra<https://www.zimbra.com/zimbra-desktop/>
Claws Mail
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Veteran Windows users will be immediately reminded of the old days when they
see the Claws Mail user interface. Don't let its simplicity fool you; this is
an able app geared toward advanced users who don't mind setting things up on
their own. Yes, you can add an unlimited amount of email accounts, but you have
to do it yourself — there's no easy-import button or wizard.
Claws Mail has an active bug tracker that ensures any problems encountered are
quickly fixed, and the app itself is updated regularly. This is a perfect app
for PCs that have seen better days, as it uses a minimum amount of memory and
processing power. The tradeoff is that there is no HTML support and it lacks
some of the advanced connectivity features of apps like Outlook. There are,
however, several included plugins, like SpamAssassin, that give you a helping
hand. If you don't mind setting things up on your own, and you're looking for
an email app that isn't a system hog, check out Claws Mail — the retro vibe
(and everything else) is completely free.
See at Claws Mail<https://www.claws-mail.org/>
More resources
How to create a Windows 10 account using any email
address<https://www.windowscentral.com/how-create-windows-10-account-using-gmail-email-address>
Updated June 5, 2018: We refreshed this roundup to ensure you're still getting
the best email apps for Windows 10.
https://www.windowscentral.com/best-email-apps-windows-10
David Goldfield
Assistive Technology Specialist
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