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Considering 274 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the customer service and staff for their helpfulness, quick responses, and effective solutions. Many people find the user experience to be excellent, highlighting the app's ease of use, clean interface, and efficient performance. Reviewers appreciate the quick response times from the support team, often noting their patience and thoroughness in resolving issues. However, some customers were dissatisfied with specific aspects of the app, mentioning issues like a lack of basic sorting functionality, problems with email syncing, and the absence of a print preview. A few people also reported slow or non-existent responses to technical issues, and some found the app to have occasional bugs or display in-app advertisements for paying users.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been a user of Mailbird for several years. It is one of the best mail clients out there, and an extremely good option for someone not wanting to go into the paid subscription of Office and... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hi, I have configured Mailbird on my PC and saw that this mail client matches exactly what I was looking for. On your website, you mention that it exists a free version with reduced functionalit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support and refund althoug the problem was caused due to my own doing! I took last year by mistake, a second licence on another mail adress. I 'd forgotten completly about it and asked some expl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Mailbird on my PC to replace both Outlook and Gmail's web app. I like the simple layout and especially like being able to access my Google Calendar from the Mailbird app. I was having a problem... See more


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About Mailbird

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By combining innovation, design, and simplicity, Mailbird also offers a unique 'Unified Inbox' which gives you the option to combine all emails and email accounts into a single view.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer suport (and a great product!)

I have been using Mailbird for more than six years, and occasionally have had to contact the company's technical support service, including very recently. I have always found the support to be superb - one of the best I have had experience with. The support personnel have always been prompt in their replies and very knowledgeable about their product and troubleshooting customer problems. In addition to the functionality of the software (which is very easy to use and reliably stable), this support is another reason to highly recommend the product.

6 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Customer Support

I just started using Mailbird and needed to contact their support team. My agent was timely in his responses, and thorough in his answers. In addition, he provided me with a link to provide additional information on how to work through the issue I was experiencing.

12 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review

An excellent app combining many day-to-day tasks all in one place. The layout is easy to navigate, the settings options are very comprehensive and ease of use is great. Contacted customer support and there was a speedy response and answer provided. Would highly recommend this app.

12 January 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

FAMILIARISATION

It takes a little while getting used to Mailbird, but I highly recommend this program.

13 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great potential, but "Lifetime" doesn't mean what it used to

I’ve been using Mailbird since 2015, starting with the free version before eventually investing in 15 Lifetime Pro licenses back in 2017. At the time, I saw so much potential. It was the "all-in-one" solution I needed, effectively replacing outdated email clients with its modern features.

However, there are some significant drawbacks. The RAM usage is heavy—comparable to running a web browser. If you only have 8GB of RAM, it honestly feels too tight for a smooth experience.

My biggest frustration, though, is the licensing. My "Lifetime" license is stuck at version 2.X, When version 3.0 was released, I was locked out. They are now charging high prices for either a one-time purchase or a yearly subscription. Even with the "loyalty discount," they’re asking for $30 per user to upgrade. For context, that’s about half of my monthly salary, making it completely unaffordable for me.

To be honest, calling it a "Lifetime" upgrade feels like marketing fluff. If old lifetime users are forced to pay again for version 3.0, what’s to stop them from doing the same when 4.0/5.0 comes out? It feels like long-term customers don’t matter anymore—it’s all about the bottom line.

24 November 2025
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Reply from Mailbird

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review, and we are genuinely sorry for the negative experience and frustration this situation has caused.

We want to clarify an important point around licensing. Your existing Pay Once licenses remain fully valid, and you can continue to use them indefinitely with the appropriate 2.x version of Mailbird. There is no requirement or obligation to convert or upgrade those licenses, and moving to Mailbird 3.0 is completely optional. Should you ever need the installer file for 2.x, I'll include a download link to it here: https://goto.getmailbird.com/mb2

With the release of Mailbird 3.0, we introduced a new licensing model that includes an optional Lifetime Updates add-on. When included, it guarantees access to all future major versions of Mailbird for Windows (such as 4.0 and 5.0) and Mailbird for Mac.

We apologize if the term “lifetime” feels misleading when major architectural changes require a new version, and we regret that this transition has left you feeling undervalued as a long-time customer. That was not our intention. Your feedback about affordability, especially in different economic contexts, is heard and taken seriously.

If you would like to discuss your specific licenses, options, or concerns in more detail, I would be more than happy to help personally. You can reach me directly at oliver.jackson@getmailbird.com
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Thank you again for being a Mailbird user since 2015 and for sharing your honest perspective.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware unexpected payments

Good product and logical to use. However be prepared to be caught out by the renewal payment which is taken completely without any warning. And it can't be disabled in the settings. And if you raise a ticket asking how to avoid future unexpected payments it will be ignored. So it will be the last year I'll be a customer.

12 November 2025
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Reply from Mailbird

Hi there,

Firstly, please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in getting back to you. As we are currently in the Christmas and holiday period, a number of our team members are away, which has resulted in longer-than-usual response times.

Please feel free to email me personally at oliver.jackson@getmailbird.com with the details of your license, and I will refund your renewal payment immediately.

Once again, sincere apologies for the delay. We're a little short on people during this period, and I appreciate your patience and understanding.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not as good as I had hoped

I really wanted to love mailbird and clearly the reviews show many do, but it’s been a bit of a disappointment for me.

Not being able to synch my Yahoo calendar was a shame but I should have checked beforehand. The lack of a companion mobile app turns out to be a bigger problem than expected.

But the REAL disappointment is the lack of response to certain technical issues. You get a reference number and then nothing. Customer service really poor. It is completely unusable for me and I have asked for my ( quite expensive) ‘lifetime’ payment to be credited back to me but as with all communication with them no response. Shame because if everything worked I think they would be better than Outlook

22 December 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Watch out for the annual subscription....

It's not a bad program, but it sure didn't like the subscription service. Of course I forgot that I had a yearly subscription ($98), and so when I received the notice (always after the fact), I tried to write them and politely asked that I be refunded. Good luck. You complete the request, and get a response that says they're no longer monitoring that email address. I don't wish them ill will, but maybe make it easy to do business, OK?

The mailbird folks got back to me right away. I'm choosing not to worry about the money, and I'm impressed with how they handled this. Over and out, I'll give them a 4.5 out of 5. And Thank you, Mailbird.

17 December 2025
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Reply from Mailbird

Hi Alan,

It seems that you have reached out to an old email address which is no longer in use.

Please can you submit your request via our Contact Form? I will include the link here: https://support.getmailbird.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

We look forward to hearing from you, and apologies for the trouble.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great app, and great team!

This app is everything I've ever wanted in a mail app. I've tried several over the years, but none nailed it the way MailBird does.

Additionally, I had to reach out to their support for assistance with something (my lack of understanding) and they were prompt, helpful, and friendly.

Great app, and great team!

17 December 2025
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Reply from Mailbird

It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoy the app and the support team. We're glad we could help you Jess! :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Installation

Couldnt get Mailbird to install
Emailed Customer Services with all the details and the error log
After a week still waiting for a response, given up and installed Thunderbird instead

13 December 2025
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Reply from Mailbird

Hi there,

I'm naturally sorry to hear that you haven't received a response from us. I'd look into the matter as a priority, since this is highly unusual.

Please could you share your support ticket number with me so that I can escalate your case internally? We're normally extremely quick at getting back to our customers, and I wish to sincerely apologize for the delay in this instance.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It took a while/Downloading mailbird program,etc.

It took a while, but with all the instructions, I finally was able to get my Mail bird downloaded, etc. I am so happy. Thankyou so much! I also would like to add that I had Mail bird for several years before, Really enjoy it, & love the fact you can use different fonts in my emails. The crew that helps with issues is awesome. Again, Thankyou!!! Merry Christmas & pray our new year in this Country is better....

12 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recovery after chrash

I had a crashed harddisk, unfortunately also a faulty backup and on top of that had changed my email address since purchasing Mailbird.
By providing info of the purchase, I was able to receive my key for reinstalling Mailbird.

10 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Email Client with Outstanding Support

I have been using Mailbird and have been genuinely impressed with the overall experience. The platform is clean, efficient, and user-friendly, making email management significantly easier. What truly sets Mailbird apart, however, is their Support Team.

From the moment I reached out, I received prompt, professional, and exceptionally friendly assistance. Oliver and the Customer Happiness Team went above and beyond to ensure that everything worked smoothly. Their communication is clear, proactive, and truly focused on customer satisfaction.

It is rare to find a company that delivers both a great product and exceptional service, but Mailbird certainly achieves this. I highly recommend Mailbird to anyone looking for a reliable, well-designed email client backed by an outstanding support team.

10 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved mailbird

I loved mailbird, it's a bit more complete than Thunderbird but the scale of the writing is too small. Also, I can easily slide in images on thunderbird and could'nt here. The main reason I would buy it, (though not at your price) would be because of the easily accessible Apps although I can get to them easily on Edge. But I think you have developed an excellent product.
Thanks for the free trial.

9 December 2025
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