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| Developer(s) | Mailbird |
|---|---|
| Initial release | April 1, 2013 |
| Stable release | 2.8.34.0
/ August 24, 2020 |
| Written in | WPF and C# |
| Operating system | Windows 7 and later |
| Platform | .NET Framework |
| Standard(s) | IMAP, POP3, Exchange |
| Available in | English, Spanish, French, German, French (Canada), Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Dutch (Belgium) Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Catalan, Indonesian, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek |
| Type | Email client |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Mailbird is a desktop email client for Windows 7, 8 and 10,[1] inspired by the Sparrow email client for OS X.[2][3]
Mailbird was named one of the most popular Mail alternatives in 2020 by Lifehacker,[4] Editor’s Choice in 2018 by Windows Report,[5] Best Email Client in 2018 by Softonic,[6] Best Windows Email Software Program in 2015, and 2014 by IT World[7] and in 2013 by PC World[8]
The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.[9] In March 2015, Mailbird launched version 2.0, with new features such as Email Snooze, Video Meetings, and Speed Reader, and also added integrations for Facebook, WhatsApp, Veeting Rooms, and more.[7][10] It was subsequently updated in 2020 with such features as a Unified Calendar, Advanced Search, and Moving Emails between Accounts.[11]
History
The first version of the Mailbird email software program was created in January 2012 by Danish Co-Founders and serial entrepreneurs Michael Olsen & Michael Bodekaer. The main reason for creating Mailbird came from their frustration with other current email clients like Postbox and Thunderbird, which were too slow and had a cluttered non-intuitive user interface in their view. Bodekaer and Olsen wanted to innovate the email experience, and create a better email software program which would address these challenges in other email clients. After receiving very positive feedback and pre-beta signups, they decided to found the company under the name of Mailbird and assemble a team in February & March 2012.
In January 2013, Mailbird opened their beta to the public on an invite-only basis.
On April 1, 2013, Mailbird Beta was released to the public.[2]
On January 27, 2014, Mailbird 1.0 was released to the public.[12]
On March 17, 2015, Mailbird 2.0 was released to the public with new features such as Email Snooze, Video Meetings and Speed Reader, and also added integrations for Facebook, WhatsApp, Veeting Rooms and more.[7][10]
Awards and recognition
- Best Free Email Client for Windows in May 2013 by PC World.[3]
- Best Free Email Client for Windows on January 27, 2014 by IT World.[12]
- Best Free Email Client for Windows in March 2015 by IT World.[7]
Differentiation from other email programs
The program differentiates itself from other email clients like Thunderbird, Outlook and Windows Live Mail especially by having a simple design, focusing on speed and offering a platform for email productivity, by allowing other developers to develop applications for the Mailbird open-source app community and platform.[13]
App integrations
Mailbird has a built-in browser that opens web applications inside its interface allowing to use those apps without the need to leave the Mailbird client interface. Those add-ons are organized inside a store like section, in which the apps are installed by simply marking a checkbox.
References
- ^ "Best Free Email Clients for Windows". windowsable.com. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- ^ a b Ingraham, Nathan (2013-04-01). "Mailbird is a fast, lightweight, Sparrow-inspired Gmail app for Windows users". The Verge.
- ^ a b Ingraham, Nathan (2013-03-27). "Mailbird Is Like Sparrow for Windows (and We've Got Invites)". Lifehacker.
- ^ "How to Set Up Mail on Your Windows 10 Computer". Lifehacker. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "5 best Windows 10 email clients & 3 best apps to use". Windows Report | Error-free Tech Life. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Download Email Client For Windows - Best Software & Apps". en.softonic.com. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ a b c d Mombrea, Matthew (2015-03-17). "Mailbird 2.0 - Still the best Email client for Windows and Gmail". IT World.
- ^ Paul, Ian (2013-05-27). "Best free stuff, 2013 edition: The productive businessperson". PC World.
- ^ "Mailbird - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2015-08-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ ""Outlook Killer" Mailbird Announces Its Unified Calendar". ResponseSource Press Release Wire. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ a b Mombrea, Matthew (2014-01-27). "Mailbird - The best email client for Windows + Gmail". IT World.
- ^ Ingraham, Nathan (2013-04-01). "Mailbird, A Sparrow-Like Client For Windows, Is Making Email A Platform, Not Just An Application". TechCrunch.