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.

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite is a free email client offered by the business email hosting service Zoho Mail. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Zoho Mail Desktop Lite lets you access your messages from various email accounts, including Zoho Mail, Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo, and more.

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.

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite vs Spark: A side-by-side comparison

	Zoho Mail Desktop Lite	Spark
Operating system	WindowsmacOSLinux	Windows macOS iOS Android
Versions	Free	Free Premium Individual Premium Teams
Price(s)	Free	Free Premium Individual: $4.99/month (billed annually) Premium Teams: $6.99/month (billed annually)
Notable features	Multi-account support Frameless design Integration with Zoho productivity apps Desktop notifications Attachment viewer Templates Cross-platform compatible	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