What is Librem Mail?
Librem Mail is an open source email client focused on privacy and security. It is developed by Purism as part of their suite of ethical computing products.
Some key features of Librem Mail include:
- End-to-end encryption using PGP to protect the contents of emails
- Discourages tracking by removing images and external content by default
- Connects exclusively to open source, privacy-respecting email services like ProtonMail or Tutanota
- Built using Qt/QML for portability across desktop platforms
- OpenPGP and S/MIME compatibility for secure messaging
- Automatic encryption of stored emails and contacts
Librem Mail is designed to integrate with Purism's Librem line of hardware, which comes preinstalled with PGP keys. It can provide enhanced privacy and security compared to typical email clients and services.
Librem Mail focuses on giving users control over their data and communications without having to depend on third parties handling sensitive information. Its open source nature also allows for complete transparency.
Thunderbird, Microsoft Office Outlook, Spark Mail, Gmail, K-9 Mail, Evolution, Mailspring, Zoho Mail, FairEmail, Betterbird, Canary Mail, mBoxMail, Claws Mail are some alternatives to Librem Mail.