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At a Glance
Mailbird
Mailbird
Star Rating
(98)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.28 Per Month
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Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Star Rating
(329)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Thunderbird excels in its Unified Inbox feature, scoring 8.9 compared to Mailbird's 8.7, making it easier to manage multiple email accounts in one place.
  • Reviewers mention that Thunderbird's Filters functionality is significantly better, with a score of 8.9, while Mailbird only scores 7.2, allowing for more effective email organization.
  • G2 users highlight Thunderbird's superior Calendar integration, scoring 8.4 versus Mailbird's 7.6, which enhances scheduling and time management capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that Thunderbird's Task Management feature is more robust, scoring 8.3 compared to Mailbird's 7.0, providing better tools for tracking tasks and deadlines.
  • Reviewers mention that while Mailbird has a decent Mobile Application experience, scoring 6.5, Thunderbird's desktop application shines with a score of 9.1, indicating a more user-friendly interface for desktop users.
  • Users say that Thunderbird's Quality of Support is rated at 7.9, which is higher than Mailbird's 7.0, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mailbird
Mailbird Standard Yearly
$2.28
Per Month
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Thunderbird
No pricing available
Free Trial
Mailbird
Free Trial is available
Thunderbird
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.2
77
8.7
294
Ease of Use
7.7
77
8.7
295
Ease of Setup
8.1
20
8.7
66
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
8.3
57
Quality of Support
7.0
62
7.9
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
8.0
40
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
76
7.6
292
Features by Category
7.6
36
8.5
113
Inbox Tools
8.6
32
8.9
96
7.3
32
8.9
102
7.7
29
8.5
91
7.7
30
8.7
99
Coordination Tools
7.6
29
8.4
85
7.5
32
8.5
94
7.0
25
8.3
83
Software Options
7.3
34
9.1
102
Feature Not Available
7.4
55
5.3
12
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
5.4
12
9.0
5
Feature Not Available
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
4.5
10
9.0
5
Integrations
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.9
6
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Time Management
6.7
11
9.3
5
Feature Not Available
8.6
6
6.0
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Mailbird and Thunderbird are categorized as Email Client and Email Management
Unique Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird has no unique categories
Thunderbird
Thunderbird has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mailbird
Mailbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.2%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Mailbird
Mailbird
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.7%
Computer Software
9.6%
Entertainment
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Other
48.9%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Computer Software
12.1%
Internet
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
60.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mailbird
Mailbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JH
John H.
Verified User in Internet

Extremely easy to use. Clean interface. Zero problems so far combining multiple email account sources (outlook, gmail, website domains, ect). Also like the additional Trello integration so I can access it without leaving the email client.

Most Helpful Critical Review
LG
Liam G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The lack of integrity of Mailbird management thinking they can side step their obligations to existing customers and expect them to pay more money to them?

Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DS
David S.
Verified User in Computer Hardware

A free email client which is quick to install, and setup one or more email accounts. The interface is very user-friendly when i compare to windlows live mail for example. Multiple add-ons available for greater customization and functionality.

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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Thunderbird
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Discussions
Mailbird
Mailbird Discussions
Is Mailbird really free?
2 comments
GK
No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next....Read more
Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?
1 comment
CC
Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the...Read more
Is Mailbird any good?
1 comment
JM
Bruh it's hella chill.Read more
Thunderbird
Thunderbird Discussions
Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?
2 comments
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
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
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