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At a Glance
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail
Star Rating
(13)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Star Rating
(328)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Thunderbird
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that K-9 Mail excels in its Unified Inbox feature, scoring 8.9, which allows for seamless management of multiple email accounts, while Thunderbird's Unified Inbox is not explicitly rated but is generally considered less intuitive by some users.
  • Reviewers mention that K-9 Mail offers robust Filters and Reminders, both rated at 8.9, making it easier to organize and prioritize emails, whereas Thunderbird's filtering capabilities are noted to be effective but not as user-friendly, with a lower overall ease of use score.
  • G2 users highlight K-9 Mail's strong performance in mobile applications, scoring 7.4, which is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage emails on the go, while Thunderbird's desktop application shines with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for desktop users.
  • Users on G2 report that K-9 Mail's integration with Gmail is seamless, enhancing the user experience for those who rely heavily on Google's services, while Thunderbird's integration options are broader but can be more complex to set up, leading to mixed reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that K-9 Mail's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is generally favorable, but some users feel that Thunderbird's support, rated at 7.9, could be improved, especially for troubleshooting issues.
  • Users say that K-9 Mail's product direction, rated at 7.1, indicates a need for more innovative features, while Thunderbird's higher rating of 7.6 suggests a more positive outlook on future updates and enhancements, which could be a deciding factor for long-term users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
K-9 Mail
No pricing available
Thunderbird
No pricing available
Free Trial
K-9 Mail
No trial information available
Thunderbird
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11
8.7
293
Ease of Use
8.5
11
8.7
294
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
65
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
57
Quality of Support
8.3
8
7.9
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.0
40
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
12
7.6
291
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.5
807
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.7
99
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.3
83
Software Options
Not enough data
9.1
102
Not enough data
7.4
55
Not enough data
8.7
10
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
K-9 Mail and Thunderbird are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail has no unique categories
Thunderbird
Thunderbird is categorized as Email Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Reviewers' Industry
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail
Computer Software
15.4%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
7.7%
Translation and Localization
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Pharmaceuticals
7.7%
Other
53.8%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Computer Software
12.1%
Internet
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
60.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eugene C.
EC
Eugene C.
Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity

Instead of using the android gmail client, using k9mail allows me to get emails one by one (rather than grouped into threads) which works well in certain cases. The interface is efficient and effective. There are also a host of interaction settings --...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sunny K.
SK
Sunny K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It has proven to be a very good tool for email marketing, it is easy to add or configure multiple accounts, it is easy to operate and the user interface is also good, and the best part is that it is free. Thunderbird mail is a good tool for sending HTML...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

It's kind of older. Probably competes well with an Outlook 2000, or Lotus Notes style interface. It's had some upgrades, but unless you are a Netscape or Firefox lover from yesteryear, it's just not common enough to be a modern email program.

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Discussions
K-9 Mail
K-9 Mail Discussions
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K-9 Mail has no discussions with answers
Thunderbird
Thunderbird Discussions
Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?
2 comments
Erik C.
EC
CONTROL-V or right-click and Paste will keep the cells intact. Right click and "Paste Without Formatting" pastes only the raw data, but not in cells. Read more
Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?
1 comment
Brad R.
BR
Thunderbird does not recognize Excel’s formatting the way Outlook can. But, it can recognize formatting from Word. Copy paste from Excel to Word, then from...Read more
What is the use of Thunderbird software?
1 comment
Supreet K.
SK
It allows you to manage multiple emails in a single window without back and forth switching. That's the main use I found. Besides that, it also has a good...Read more