Mozilla Thunderbird
An email client with calendar, contacts, newsreader and chat functionality
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| + | Unified Inbox | Access all your messages, calendars, and contacts in one fast app, simplifying your email management. |
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| + | Search and Filtering | Pinpoint specific emails using the search interface with filtering and timeline tools. |
| + | Indexing | Thunderbird indexes all your emails and chat conversations for faster searches. |
| + | Calendar Integration | Manage your schedule with the built-in calendar. |
| + | Contact Management | Organize contacts and address books within Thunderbird. |
| + | Multiple Account Support | Manage different email accounts separately or in a unified inbox. |
| • | +Add-ons and Extensions | Extend functionality with various add-ons. |
| + | Tagging | Quickly find important emails by tagging them. |
| + | Smart Folders | Automatically organize emails based on criteria like unread status or tags. |
| + | Encryption Support | Secure your communications with built-in encryption options. |
| + | Attachment Management | Handle attachments, including saving them to specific folders. |
| + | Chat Client | Communicate via IRC, XMPP, or Matrix directly from the app. |
| + | Attachment Reminder | Get alerted if you forget to attach files to your emails. |
| + | Tabbed Email | Open emails in separate tabs for efficient multitasking. |
| + | Customizable Interface | Easily tailor the app to match your workflow and visual preferences. |
| - | Limited Built-in Features | Requires add-on for simple features such as auto sync, Google Calendar and cloud integrations. |
| - | No read receipts | Doesn’t show if your email has been read. |
System Requirements
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | glibc 2.17 or higher
GTK+ 3.14 or higher
libdbus-glib 0.6.0 or higher
libglib 2.42 or higher
libstdc++ 4.8.1 or higher
libxtst 1.2.3 or higher
X.Org 1.0 or higher (1.7 or higher is recommended) | DBus 1.0 or higher
NetworkManager 0.7 or higher
PulseAudio
X.Org 1.7 or higher |
| 2 | Please note that GNU/Linux distributors may provide packages for your distribution that have different requirements. |
| # | Minimum |
|---|---|
| 1 | macOS 10.12 or later |
| 2 | An Intel x86 or Apple Silicon processor |
| 3 | 1 GB |
| 4 | 500 MB + additional hard drive space for mail storage |
| # | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows 7 or later | |
| 2 | 1GHz or faster Intel/AMD compatible processor | |
| 3 | 1 GB | 2 GB for 64 bit |
| 4 | 250 MB + additional hard drive space for mail storage |
Ratings
3.875
| CNET | 4.05 based on 1235 reviews |
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| CNET | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
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| G2CROWD | 4.25 based on 240 reviews |
| MacUpdate | 4.15 based on 328 reviews |
| PCMag | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
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| TechRadar | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
| TechSpot | 3.05 based on 65 reviews |
| TechSpot | 4.45 based on 15 reviews |
| Uptodown | 3.05 based on 6 reviews |
Written in
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Initial Release
28 July 2003