Thunderbird

Pros

I think the most impactful thing about Thunderbird is the community that uses the software, making it evolve constantly and performing better. It is awesomely easy to set up and makes yourself feel really at ease, with a simple UI and plugin enhancements that make it even better.

Cons

I think Cloud support could be more extensive, to make Thunderbird evolve to the next level, the team should really make it an objective inside the application.

Pros

Familiar UI to Outlook after using for so many years.
It's also fast and stable.

Cons

The toolbar buttons could be lower to the actual inbox for less scrolling to action.

Pros

Ease of use on both Mac and Windows platform

Cons

Interface is a little clunky compared to competitors

Pros

Thunderbird is free and allows to manage multiple accounts email, so if you want to save money and use a regularly updated program without problems about licenses/demo/trial etc., you are doing the right choice.
There is a lot of documentation on internet, so in case of troubles (or simply if you need to do further settings) you will easily find your answer.
After you have configured at least one email account, you will see your email folders on the left and all your emails on the right.
Creating and organizing your emails and folders is easy and intuitive.

Cons

The settings interface is a bit confusing; in the future 365 email accounts may have issues to works as Thunderbird does not belong to Microsoft.

Pros

I like that it is open source and works on many different platforms.

Cons

Sometimes it will take a long time to synchronize using IMAP if the folders get big.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Thunderbird

Pros

We didn't not like it. We started looking for alternatives within a few weeks

Cons

It kept deleting our calendar. And since we are a hotel our calendar is very important. It also just stopped fetching mail.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Thunderbird

Pros

It works with Hotmail and Gmail accounts which not a lot of email programs do. There is lots of community support and many add-ons for all kind of things.

Cons

I always when trying to select the top email accidentally click the column header and re-order the emails which is annoying, would be nice if you could lock it.

Pros

Total control on your email in every possible configuration

Cons

as much as this is also its strength, it suffers from a traditional ux. Although Thunderbird looks neither old, nor is it sloppy in its graphic details, if you could open Netscape 3 mail, you would still recognize the origins of this software today.

Pros

Love that it can put all my email's in one place

Cons

some extensions have bugs like send later

Pros

The product is free to use and relatively easy to setup

Cons

Many basic features from other email clients are missing and/or hidden.

Pros

Haven't found a better alternative to manage dozens of emails in one spot. Differentiates each of them in a much better way than others.

Cons

No native integration with google calendar, have to use a plugin, but still wish the calendar had a better overview.

Pros

Of course, I like that it is open-source and free of costs. And I like Thunderbird Filelink. The solution for sending larger files per cloud link instead of sending attachments.

Cons

No support per email or phone. Only a knowledge base and a forum.

Pros

Having a free email client is essential for our small startup.

Cons

Event notifications popup and often do not close when I click dismiss or prompt me to update the event. This mostly occurs if I am responding to the prompt after the event as opposed to before.

Pros

Customizable: Thunderbird Mail is highly customizable, allowing users to personalize their email experience by choosing from a wide range of themes, plugins, and extensions.Advanced Features: Thunderbird Mail offers advanced features, such as message categorization, quick search, and email filtering, which make it easier for users to manage their email and prioritize important messages.Support for Multiple Accounts: Thunderbird Mail supports multiple email accounts, allowing users to manage all their email in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple email services.Integration with Other Applications: Thunderbird Mail integrates well with other applications, such as calendars, to-do lists, and news readers, allowing users to streamline their workflow and manage their tasks more efficiently.Free and Open Source: Thunderbird Mail is a free and open-source application, which makes it a cost-effective solution for individuals and small businesses.Cross-Platform Support: Thunderbird Mail is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, so users can choose the platform that best suits their needs.

Cons

Complex User Interface: Some users may find Thunderbird's user interface to be complex and difficult to navigate, especially if they are not familiar with advanced email features.Slow Performance: Thunderbird may run slow on older computers, especially when managing a large number of emails and attachments.Limited Mobile Support: Thunderbird does not have a dedicated mobile app, which may make it difficult for users to access their email from their mobile devices.Lack of Cloud Integration: Thunderbird does not offer cloud integration, which may limit its usefulness for users who need to access their email from multiple devices.Limited Customer Support: Thunderbird is an open-source project, which means that customer support is limited and users may have to rely on online forums and community resources to get help.Compatibility Issues: Thunderbird may not be compatible with all email providers, which could limit its usefulness for some users.

Pros

Very intuitive and lightweight for the computer, it is easy to organize emails

Cons

Need some layout updates to be more attractive.

Pros

Open Source ( free to use)
Good Email Management System
Easy to install and deploy

Cons

It does not offer any cloud based system that might allow the software to be used away from where it was installed and configured.

Pros

If I could define in two words all the pros of this software, it's FEATURE RICH!- a lot of features tech savvy folks will bathe in;- efficient client;- nice interface;- calendar built in (very well thought out);- tabs for better viewing;- mail and calendar pane in one single view;- great extensions for the app

Cons

The only con I found with this fantastic app is that although you can change its interface via extensions, a more refined user interface could do this app some good!But it's not bad at all.RAM memory is another con that I'd point out. In my usage, it's pretty heavy and my PC took a little hit there.

Pros

Free open software with classic mail usage. I'm using it since the Netscape days and recommend it to customers.

Cons

When you setup a new account, the username doesn't add the @ and the domain automatically. Also, Betterbird have some options that they could add to it. The calendar and all the addons can't compete with Google or other alternatives.

Pros

The overall quality is good about this software because of it's easy interface and easy to send and receive mails through it.

Cons

Search filters can be modified and folder creation can also be more smart.

Pros

Setting up new email accounts with various providers is a seamlessly simple task. Quick configurations work very well and there are more advanced settings for more complicated setups. As a free to use program it has all the features and functionality that you would require. Adding Google Calendars and setting up meetings can be integrated and performed within seconds.

Cons

Some more advanced features such as automated reply suggestions as well as further security configurations can enhance the capabilities of the program. Other than that, it is a great product.

Pros

I used thunderbird for a long time, a long ago. I was not pleased ; of course, you could read and send emails; does that job..

Cons

I believe Thunderbird lacks a bit when compared to other softwares for the same purpose ; But yet again, of course it does the basics , but it has room for so much improvement.One thing i particullarly hated was the fact that the program was crashing on me from time to time.

Pros

its pretty fast in performance.
The layout/visual is easy to understand since it is basic email layout (pretty similar as gmail)

Cons

Since it is open source you are bound to support from other users.
The opening of tabs is something i personally do not like. Maybe others users are liking it more than i do.
Don't like the visual. It has a rather childish menu bar layout in black and white.

Pros

It is very simple and easy to use free email software. I was unable to install Windows Mail on a Windows 8 laptop so I opted for Thunderbird since then I have never ever urged or thought about going back to Outlook or Mail.

Everything is so simple in thunderbird, there are a bunch of addons available. My fav addon Quickfolder which makes thunderbird more visualized and mails easily to find.

Cons

1. It's not available on iPhone.
2. PST import was bit tricky

Pros

It is open source and, at least in my experience, free of charge

Cons

User interface. It feels like an application from the early 2000s. Could use some revamping.

Alternatives Considered

Switched From

Pros

Thunderbird is very versatile. It allows me to check some mailboxes via IMAP, but I can also download the messages from others via POP3 and manage them locally. This is what I needed when forced to leave Live Mail behind.

Cons

It took really a lot of work to import my whole message archive from the previous client, and most of it is done manually, including create all folders and make sure my messages ended into the right one.