--- description: Review of Thunderbird Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Thunderbird | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Email Management Software](/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) > [Thunderbird](/software/240066/thunderbird) # Thunderbird Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/240066/thunderbird Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/240066/thunderbird?page=2) > Thunderbird is an open-source email management platform, which enables businesses to organize, filter, set up, search and archive email conversations and accounts. The on-premise solution automatically blocks image attachments within email messages to protect users' privacy. Using Thunderbird, managers can access conversations across multiple tabs, receive reminders about message attachments and set up user accounts with information including name, email address, and password. Organizations can schedule events on a calendar, create to-do lists and maintain an address book with details such as images, birthdays and more. Additionally, the platform supports multiple languages and offers built-in message encryption capabilities to secure conversations. Thunderbird allows businesses to create email signatures and mailing lists. The product is available for free and support is extended via documentation and forums. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 160 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 160 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Mozilla ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Thunderbird is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Archiving & Retention - Contact Management - Inbox Management - Mobile App - Multiple User Accounts - Response Management - Search/Filter - Signature Management - Spam Blocker - Tagging ## Category - [Email Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is awesomely easy to set up and makes yourself feel really at ease, with a simple UI and plugin enhancements that make it even better. > > **Cons**: I think Cloud support could be more extensive, to make Thunderbird evolve to the next level, the team should really make it an objective inside the application. > > We started using Thunderbird as an alternative for our outlook clients, performing even better during the days, and making it a go-to software for our new installations. ----- ### "Thunderbird for Email" — 5.0/5 > **Bill** | *29 November 2024* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it is open source and works on many different platforms. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it will take a long time to synchronize using IMAP if the folders get big. > > I like the ability to use and even build plug ins and add ons to enhance the experience. ----- ### "Not worth the time" — 3.0/5 > **Kasi** | *4 August 2024* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: We didn't not like it. We started looking for alternatives within a few weeks > > **Cons**: It kept deleting our calendar. And since we are a hotel our calendar is very important. It also just stopped fetching mail. > > It was pretty much a complete disappointment. With the calendar and the mail and then it using 50% CPU. ----- ### "A proof that free can be good" — 4.0/5 > **Jose Miguel** | *9 June 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am sure that many people like me came to this product because it is the Mozilla Foundation behind it. We all know how they think about their product, making privacy their flagship. In the case of Thunderbird, you can find a robust email client with functionalities at the level of many other paid clients. If I need to list Thunderbird's advantages, I will start by talking about its extensibility, making it one of the first email clients you can improve and customize with free third-party add-ons. Another great addition of the last years was the "Smart folders," making your multiple account inbox easier to visit and search.Right now I am using Thunderbird for all my personal emails, and the client has all you need to manage successfully all your personal data flow.Thunderbird is free, and for sure is the best option for email clients at this tier. > > **Cons**: I will list the things I think can be improved in Thunderbird, but I repeat, we are in front of a robust FREE client, so please consider this when you read about the following points.Complexity: While Thunderbird's extensibility is a strength, it can also be a weakness. The sheer number of options and settings can be overwhelming for less tech-savvy users, and it may take some time to configure it to your liking. This one was my first problem after I switch from Microsoft Outlook.Aesthetics and UI: For me, this is a big problem. While this is subjective, and the interface can be customized, when you open Thunderbird you are looking at a user interface that has not been modernized according to the times.No Native Mobile Application: On June 22, Thunderbird announce the partnership with K-9 email to make real the Android native mobile application, until now, this not happens. Almost all people manage their emails on the go from their smartphones, so again, this is a must for a modern email client. > > Since I have been using Thunderbird, I never regret my switch from Outlook. Over the years, although the development has not been fast, it has been fast enough for the product to adapt, at least in functionality, to what every mail client must deliver to its user.If you are looking for a robust free email client, Thunderbird is the best option. ----- ### "Thunderbird needs more integration with other software" — 4.0/5 > **Wiktor** | *16 June 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is fast, easy to use and the search function is excellent. You can easily find conversation without knowing its exact topic, content or receiver, thunderbird can find it even wtih some general keywords. > > **Cons**: Lack of integration with another softwares that controls workflow. It is just separate software without connection to other processess in my organization. I would like to see it integrated with some note taking apps, communictaion softwares like Slack, Calendars, projects managment software etc. > > It is good inbox managment software for the smaller companies or solo enterprenuers, but when you need to optimize some processess in your organization, it may lack integration abilities. ----- Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/240066/thunderbird?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/240066/thunderbird) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data