Open Source K-9 Mail Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to K-9 Mail for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Thunderbird. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to K-9 Mail and seven of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to K-9 Mail are FairEmail, Infomaniak kMail, Ltt.rs and Librem Mail.

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  1. Thunderbird icon

    Thunderbird

     2540 likes

    Cross-platform email client supporting multiple identities, chat, and strong filtering. Extend functionality with add-ons like RSS/Atom feed readers and PGP support.

    86 Thunderbird alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Haiku
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about Thunderbird as an Alternative to K-9 Mail
    Tubby 9417
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    A really great client used by many, popular because it supports almost every mail provider (not proton ?), and mail providers provide documentation to integrate with Thunderbird. I recommand

    Diatomee
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    Afaik the Thunderbird for Android and K-9 mail are developed by the same team now and have the same infrastructure under the hood, therefore it doesn't make any difference which one you choose.

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    • Most users think Thunderbird is a great K-9 Mail alternative.

    • Thunderbird is Free and Open SourceK-9 Mail is also Free and Open Source
    • Thunderbird is CustomizableK-9 Mail is not according to our users
  2. FairEmail icon

    FairEmail

     88 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused email client offering features such as encryption via OpenPGP and S/MIME, unlimited accounts, a unified inbox, customizable settings, and reformatted emails to prevent phishing. Supports two-way synchronization and provides Pro features for additional customization.

    43 FairEmail alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    LongLife
    Positive
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    Both are opensource, privacy oriented, free email clients for Android

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    FairEmail icon

    • Almost everyone thinks FairEmail is a great K-9 Mail alternative.

    • FairEmail is Freemium and Open SourceK-9 Mail is Free and Open Source
    • FairEmail is CustomizableK-9 Mail is not according to our users
  4. Infomaniak kMail icon

    Infomaniak kMail

     40 likes

    Privacy-focused Swiss email system provides 20 GB free storage, supports custom domains and unlimited storage, syncs contacts and calendars, is ad-free, and is part of a secure productivity suite used by over a million users across Europe on all devices.

    42 Infomaniak kMail alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Infomaniak kMail as an Alternative to K-9 Mail
    Guest
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    The Infomaniak client only works with Infomaniak mail accounts, while K-9 Mail supports all mail accounts that use the standard IMAP and SMTP protocols

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Infomaniak kMail is Freemium and Open SourceK-9 Mail is Free and Open Source
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    Ltt.rs

     3 likes

    No-frills, easy to use, easy to maintain Email client for Android based on the JSON Meta Application Protocol (JMAP).

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Librem Mail

     3 likes

    End-to-end encrypted email used by nearly everybody already.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    monocles mail

     3 likes

    monocles mail is a fork of the K-9 mail version 5.600 with the old K-9 mail layout.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Simple Email icon

    Simple Email

     2 likes

    An open-source email app for Android delivering privacy with a user-friendly minimalist design. It supports multiple accounts, a unified inbox, conversation view, and encryption. Offers two-way sync, offline storage, minimal data use, and battery efficiency. Export settings for easy setup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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