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description: Compare Thunderbird vs Hey to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Australia.
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# Compare Thunderbird vs Hey

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> Detailed comparison between Thunderbird and Hey. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Thunderbird | Hey |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 157 | 3 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | - |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | - | - |
| **Training** | - | - |

## Key features

### Thunderbird

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Archiving & Retention
- Contact Management
- Inbox Management
- Mobile App
- Multiple User Accounts
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Signature Management
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging

### Hey

- Inbox Management
- Multiple User Accounts
- Response Management

## Links

- [View Thunderbird Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1013328/thunderbird)
- [View Hey Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1018694/hey)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/1013328/1018694/thunderbird/vs/hey)

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