Meet the contenders

Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or corporate executive, there's an email app for you. We're here to help you decide.

Let's look at how these two email apps stack up against each other.

Mailspring

Mailspring (formerly known as Nylas Mail) is an open-source email client that supports multiple accounts. Available in Free and Pro versions, Mailspring offers both basic and advanced features suitable for student, personal, and professional users.

Spark

Spark is an email client that transforms how you interact with your inbox, helping you eliminate email clutter, minimize distractions, and stay organized. With its Smart Inbox and Gatekeeper features, Spark aims to ease email management and prevent unwanted senders from taking over your inbox. Its Premium version offers advanced tools, such as AI-powered assistance and team collaboration.

Mailspring vs Spark: A side-by-side comparison

	Mailspring	Spark
Operating system	WindowsmacOSLinux	Windows macOS iOS Android
Versions	Free Pro	Free Premium Individual Premium Teams
Price(s)	Free Pro: $8/month	Free Premium Individual: $4.99/month (billed annually) Premium Teams: $6.99/month (billed annually)
Notable features	Multi-account support Unified inbox Touch and gesture support Advanced search Activity tracking Quick-reply templates Mac, Windows, and Linux support Themes and layouts (including dark mode) Message translations Localized into 9 languages	Multi-account support Unified inbox Smart Inbox (categorizes/prioritizes messages) Gatekeeper (screens and blocks emails) AI-powered email assistant Third-party app integrations Natural-language searching Bundle emails from preferred senders Message pinning Thread muting Team collaboration tools