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.

Twobird

Twobird is a unique app that approaches email management as a to-do list. By combining your messages, calendar events, tasks, and notes into an agenda-like workspace, the cross-platform Twobird treats your email as one component of your overall productivity. This way, you only need one app to manage your daily tasks.

Mailspring vs Twobird: A side-by-side comparison

	Mailspring	Twobird
Operating system	WindowsmacOSLinux	WindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWeb
Versions	Free Pro	Free Future plans for a premium version
Price(s)	Free Pro: $8/month	Free Future plans for a premium version
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 Native unified workspace, combining email, notes, tasks, and appointments Real-time note-sharing within email threads Low priority email filtering to reduce inbox clutter Smart notifications to prevent distractions Reminders for emails and notes Pinned and Recent lists for easy access Automatic pixel tracker blocking for user privacy Task assignment within shared notes Split view (email and note viewing)