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description: Compare Mailbird vs Thunderbird 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 Mailbird vs Thunderbird

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Mailbird | Thunderbird |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 394 | 157 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 2.28 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Mailbird

Anyone that has Windows PC, has more than one email address. The customers who have reported great success with the tool, have been small business owners, solopreneurs, freelancers, and Marcomms\!

### Thunderbird

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## Key features

### Mailbird

- Activity Dashboard
- Archiving & Retention
- Contact Management
- Customizable Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Tracking
- Inbox Management
- Multiple User Accounts
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Signature Management
- Third-Party Integrations

### 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

## Links

- [View Mailbird Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/160517/mailbird)
- [View Thunderbird Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1013328/thunderbird)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/160517/1013328/mailbird/vs/thunderbird)

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