FairEmail vs Infomaniak Mail
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
FairEmail
FairEmail is easy to set up and works with virtually all email providers, including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo! Note that OAuth was not approved by Google, etc for the F-Droid build. For this you'll need to use the Play store version or the GitHub release. FairEmail might be for you if you value your privacy. FairEmail is an email client only, so you need to bring your own email address. FairEmail does not support non-standard protocols, like Microsoft Exchange Web Services and Microsoft ActiveSync. Main features * Fully featured * 100 % open source * Privacy oriented * Unlimited accounts * Unlimited email addresses * Unified inbox (optionally accounts or folders) * Conversation threading * Two way synchronization * Push notifications * Offline storage and operations * Common text style options (size, color, lists, etc) * Battery friendly * Low data usage * Small (~30 MB) * Material design (including dark/black theme) * Maintained and supported This app is deliberately minimalistic by design, so you can concentrate on reading and writing messages. This app starts a foreground service with a low priority status bar notification to make sure you'll never miss new emails. Privacy features * Encryption/decryption supported (OpenPGP, S/MIME) * Reformat messages to prevent phishing * Confirm showing images to prevent tracking * Confirm opening links to prevent tracking and phishing * Attempt to recognize and disable tracking images * Warning if messages could not be authenticated Simple * Quick setup * Easy navigation * No bells and whistles * No distracting "eye candy" Secure * No data storage on third party servers * Using open standards (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, OpenPGP, S/MIME, etc) * Safe message view (styling, scripting and unsafe HTML removed) * Confirm opening links, images and attachments * No special permissions required * No advertisements * No analytics and no tracking (error reporting via Bugsnag is opt-in) * No Google backup * No Firebase Cloud Messaging * FairEmail is an original work, not a fork or a clone Efficient * Fast and lightweight * IMAP IDLE (push messages) supported * Built with latest development tools and libraries Pro features All pro features are convenience or advanced features. * Account/identity/folder colors * Colored stars * Notification settings (sounds) per account/folder/sender (requires Android 8 Oreo) * Configurable notification actions * Snooze messages * Send messages after selected time * Synchronization scheduling * Reply templates * Accept/decline calendar invitations * Add message to calendar * Filter rules * Automatic message classification * Search indexing * S/MIME sign/encrypt * Biometric/PIN authentication * Message list widget * Export settings For more information, please see here: https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/README.md
Infomaniak Mail
The Infomaniak Mail app requires your email addresses to be hosted by Infomaniak. This app allows you to manage your Infomaniak addresses in a completely secure environment. With the Infomaniak Mail app, you can: - create a free @ik.me @etik.com or @ikmail.com address with 20 GB storage and no advertising which is managed in Switzerland in accordance with the GDPR. - send and receive emails via your Infomaniak email addresses. - define Infomaniak Mail as the default messaging service app. - search for a specific message or your unread emails, favourite emails or emails with attachments. - switch from one account to another to access all your email addresses managed by Infomaniak. - be notified immediately of the arrival of new emails (push). - organise your emails in personalised folders. - scan mails to move, archive and delete them quickly. - personalise your experience (dark/light theme, accent colour, display density, scanning actions in the inbox, etc.). - protect access to the Infomaniak Mail app (according to your device’s locking method). With Infomaniak Mail, you keep full control of your data and communicate in a secure, sovereign and constantly developing ecosystem. The Infomaniak Mail app is developed by Infomaniak and its code is open source and available on our GitHub. Infomaniak has been a key cloud service provider in Europe and the foremost developer of productivity solutions in Switzerland for over 29 years. The company belongs exclusively to its employees and distinguishes itself by its commitment to privacy, the local economy and the environment.
| Feature | FairEmail | Infomaniak Mail |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | EmailBrowser | EmailBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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