Proton Mail Bridge vs Mailspring
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Proton Mail Bridge
7.0Bridges Proton Mail to email clients supporting IMAP and SMTP protocols
Mailspring
8.0Fork of Nylas Mail
| Metric | Proton Mail Bridge | Mailspring |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Communication |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 343 | 108 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 237 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.0K | 740 |
| Version | 3.24.2 | 1.20.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.4K | 17.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 205 | 977 |
| Open Issues | 108 | 17 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 |
Reviews
Proton Mail Bridge
Proton Mail Bridge allows users to access their Proton Mail accounts through email clients that support IMAP and SMTP. It provides a secure and private way to use Proton Mail with familiar desktop applications. Ideal for privacy-conscious users who prefer email clients over web interfaces.
Bridges Proton Mail to email clients using IMAP and SMTP protocols.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community backing
- + Integrates seamlessly with email clients supporting IMAP and SMTP
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Moderately high number of open issues
- - Some users have encountered functionality issues like unstable message UIDs
Mailspring
Mailspring is a modern, open-source email client forked from Nylas Mail, offering a fast, beautiful interface across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It's ideal for users seeking a sleek, cross-platform email experience with customization options.
Mailspring is an email client designed to provide a fast and visually appealing experience for managing emails across multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Beautiful and fast user interface
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - Lack of built-in calendar support
- - Past community concerns about its future