Free E-mail Software
In this category, FreebieList.com takes a look at the Internet's best free e-mail programs. We review e-mail freeware that allows you to collect, send and organise your e-mail messages, and also feature anti-spam programs (to combat those irritating junk-mail messages). If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it. Please send us details of any other free e-mail programs you encounter by suggesting them. You may also be interested in visiting our Free E-mail Services section, for Web-based e-mail freebies, including free e-mail accounts.
Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0 - A lightening fast and reliable free e-mail program from Mozilla. FreebieList.com has been using this quite a lot lately. In fact, so much so that it has become our favourite e-mail client. The program boasts tons of features, including a spell checker, newsgroup support, reliable junk-mail filtering options and a customisable interface. Thunderbird is free from adverts and makes a great companion to Mozilla Firefox.
> The latest version of Thunderbird is more stable and features an improved visual theme. Enhanced search and folder view options have been included, along with new e-mail notification alerts. Functions on Windows Vista.
SpamBrave Lite - An impressive and effective anti-spam program for Outlook Express and Windows Mail. SpamBrave claims to block over 98% of junk mail messages once properly trained. After installation, it attaches a small (and neat) toolbar to either Outlook Express or Windows Mail. From here, you can designate messages as spam or legitimate e-mails. SpamBrave also provides insightful statistics, so you can see how much spam you've been receiving.
Iconix eMail ID - Phishing e-mails (counterfeits that attempt to steal private information) are a serious matter. Thankfully, this handy free program will help you to identify bogus ones. Iconix eMail ID may very well change the way you use e-mail and allows anybody, even novices, to quickly establish which messages are real. The program functions with Windows Live Hotmail, AOL Webmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook Express, GoogleMail (Gmail), and others.
eM Client - Do you find Microsoft Outlook too cumbersome a program to handle? If so, you should check out 'eM Client', a lightweight version of Outlook. All the popular features are still included: calendar, address book, spam filter, and task manager. The program also integrates with various instant messengers and has a widget system for Twitter, LinkedIn and others.
Eudora - A popular and reliable free e-mail program with tons of useful features. A small advertising message is shown on the main free version (to cover costs), although you can have it removed for a small contributed fee. Other features include automatic address book addition, newsgroup options, Outlook importing tool, drag and drop attachments, in-line spell checking, customisable toolbar, etc.
> Eudora's spam (junk mail) filtering feature, "SpamWatch", is restricted to "paid" versions of the package.
> Eudora provides three versions of its program: "Paid mode", "Sponsored mode" and "Light mode". Eudora Light has few features, but contains no advertising messages unlike the feature-rich Eudora (sponsored).
IncrediMail - IncrediMail's bright and inviting Web site houses one of the Internet's most impressive freeware e-mail clients. IncrediMail takes itself far less seriously than similar software and focuses on providing a fun and feature-rich application with plenty of originality to boot. In particular, it allows users to easily integrate graphics into e-mails, including 3D images, 1000s of emoticons, animations, backgrounds, etc. The kids will love it!
Comodo Antispam - If you're e-mail inbox is drowning in spam, this free program may well be the answer. Comodo Antispam targets unwanted junk mail messages that arrive in your inbox and effectively reduces the amount of unsolicited mail you will receive. What's more, it supports a range of popular e-mail clients (Outlook, Eudora, Netscape and more), and offers live updates, so you remain protected. It is extremely difficult to eliminate all spam, but programs such as this will allow you to take some control back from those pesky spammers.
Spamihilator - Tired of receiving spam (junk-mail) in your e-mail? Download this nifty freeware program and you'll be well on your way to solving the problem. Spamihilator examines incoming e-mails for bogus messages, then filters the spam before it reaches your inbox. The software functions using a "learning filter", which becomes more effective as time progresses. Spamihilator is compatible with Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape Mail, etc.
Spamfighter Free - This popular and reliable anti-spam program works in conjunction with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Mail (the e-mail client available on Windows Vista). Spamfighter scans incoming e-mail and then removes bogus messages before they have the chance to arrive in your inbox. What's more, users can report spam that's slipped under the radar to ensure other users do not receive the same message.
ePrompter - If you receive regular e-mails via numerous Web-mail accounts, it can be quite a chore checking for new messages. ePrompter, a freeware e-mail notification tool, can be easily configured to notify users of new e-mail messages on multiple Web-based e-mail accounts, such as Yahoo!, Hotmail and Gmail. Additionally, the program allows users to read, delete and respond to messages at the touch of a button.
Net Mail - This e-mail client is designed to make e-mail exchanges fast and effective. It provides support and administration capabilities to assist you in managing multiple e-mail accounts. You can also import e-mail addresses from other file sources. The "mail merge" option lets you send personalised messages to multiple recipients. Note: this program also includes a "filter spam" option for irritating junk-mail messages.