BlueMail vs Spark Mail
BlueMail
bluemail.me
Spark Mail
sparkmailapp.comSide by side
| Figure | BlueMail | Spark Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Email clients | 8.5 (#23) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Calendar tools | Yes | Yes |
| Email providers | BlueMail supports IMAP, Exchange (ActiveSync), POP3, Office 365, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, Outlook and other standard providers. | Spark works with IMAP, iCloud, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo, and Google accounts. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The features page says users can share threads to Slack, Notion and Linear, and lists Slack, Teams, WhatsApp and SMS in Messaging Bridge. | Listed integrations include Asana, Evernote, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Slack, Todoist, Trello, and Zoom, with availability varying by platform. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Product | BlueMail is an email client that brings email accounts from different providers into a unified inbox. | Spark is a cross-platform email app designed to filter out distractions and help users focus on important messages. |
| Security | BlueMail says it encrypts data in transit and at rest and offers optional end-to-end PGP encryption. | Spark says it uses Google Cloud for data storage and encryption, and says user data is used for product optimization and is not shared with third parties. |
| Support | The Personal plan includes community support, Plus and Team include priority support, and Enterprise includes 24/7 priority support. | The pricing page lists self-service support, priority support, and dedicated customer success manager support, depending on plan. |
| Unified inbox | Yes | Yes |
Plans
BlueMail
- PlusPrice not published
- TeamPrice not published
- PersonalFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Spark Mail
- FreeFree
- Plus$10 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Plus$99 a year
- Pro$199 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
BlueMail
BlueMail is an email client that brings accounts from multiple providers into a unified inbox. It supports IMAP, Exchange (ActiveSync), POP3, Office 365, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, Outlook and other standard providers, and includes offline access and an integrated calendar. Clusters automatically group messages, while People-Centric organization arranges the inbox around people. GemAI can summarize threads, draft replies in the user's voice and rewrite messages for tone, length or clarity. Users can share threads to Slack, Notion and Linear; Messaging Bridge lists Slack, Teams, WhatsApp and SMS. BlueMail says it syncs directly with email providers rather than storing emails on its servers, and encrypts data in transit and at rest, with optional end-to-end PGP encryption. Blue Guard protections include phishing detection, attachment quarantine and pixel-tracker blocking. Apps are listed for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.
Spark Mail
Spark Mail is an email app for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows that helps users focus on important messages. Smart Inbox separates priority mail from other messages, while a unified inbox brings multiple accounts together. It supports IMAP, iCloud, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo, and Google accounts, as well as offline access, scheduled sending, and calendar tools. Teams can collaborate on email in real time, add private comments and shared information, delegate ownership, track progress, and set deadlines. Spark +AI can translate, summarize, draft, and proofread email; AI Assistant can find information and take action across emails, attachments, meeting notes, and events. AI is disabled by default, and AI features have plan-based monthly quotas. Listed integrations include Asana, Evernote, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Slack, Todoist, Trello, and Zoom, with availability varying by platform. The free plan includes unlimited accounts, Smart Inbox, Smart Notifications, essential email productivity, and Calendar. Plus costs $10 a month per user, and Pro costs $20 a month per user. A 7-day Plus and Pro trial is available when subscribed to directly in the app.