The average person receives over 100 emails a day and spends 30 minutes dealing with them.
Microsoft Outlook is the most widely used 'email client', but there are other free alternatives.
ThunderBird
One of the most popular desktop email client is Thunderbird. It is made by the same people who make the Firefox browser.
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BetterBird
Betterbird is a feature-enhanced, open-source fork of Thunderbird email client designed for improved performance, security and usability.
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If you want lighter versions, try below email clients.
Claws Mail
Claws Mail is a lightweight, highly customizable, open-source email client with advanced filtering and plugin extensibility.
Sylpheed
Sylpheed is a simple, lightweight and easy to use e-mail client. It is also designed for keyboard oriented operation, which means Sylpheed can be used by a wide range of users, from beginners to power users.