What is Opera Mail?
Opera Mail is a free, cross-platform email client developed by Opera Software. First released in 2000, it allows users to access and manage multiple email accounts from a single interface.
Key features of Opera Mail include:
- Support for common email protocols and services like POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Exchange, and webmail.
- Encrypted email connections using SSL/TLS.
- Effective spam filtering powered by Opera's servers to identify and block unwanted mail.
- Custom themes and layout options to personalize the look and feel.
- Ability to organize mail with multiple folders and quick message rules.
- Integrated news feeds powered by Opera Link.
Opera Mail runs on Windows, macOS and Linux platforms. It competes against other desktop email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook. While not as fully-featured as some applications, Opera Mail aims to provide a lightweight and user-friendly email experience focused on ease of use and security.
Thunderbird, Microsoft Office Outlook, Spark Mail, K-9 Mail, OpenProject, Apple Mail, Evolution, Mailspring, eM Client, FairEmail, Geary, Claws Mail are some alternatives to Opera Mail.