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The “closest” email client to Apple Mail can depend on what specific aspect you value most: native macOS/iOS feel, simplicity, or core feature set.
Based on user feedback and design characteristics, here are a few top contenders:
Microsoft Outlook for Mac handles Exchange accounts (including Microsoft 365/Office 365) differently from the Windows version. Unlike Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Mac does not have a built-in slider or setting to limit email syncing/downloading to a specific time period, such as the last 1 year.
This is a long-standing limitation. By default, Outlook for Mac in “cached” mode downloads your entire mailbox (or as much as possible), which can consume significant disk space on large mailboxes. There is no native option like “Mail to keep offline” (the slider available on Windows) to restrict syncing to 12 months, 6 months, or any custom period.
Continue reading “How to download only the last Years Exchange Mail in Mac Outlook Mail”Unfortunately, there is still no time-based sync slider (e.g., “Mail to keep offline” for 1 year, 6 months, etc.) in Outlook for Mac — neither in the classic version nor in the “New Outlook” for Mac. This has been a top user complaint for years, and Microsoft has not added it despite repeated feedback.
The “best” client depends heavily on your specific needs (e.g., productivity, privacy, or being entrenched in one ecosystem), but here are the top-rated and most recommended options:
Email remains one of the core communication tools on macOS — but the right client can make a huge difference in productivity, security, and workflow. Over the 2020s, a number of mail apps have matured, new ones have emerged, and some long-standing ones have become even more powerful. Below, we explore what makes a great Mac email client today, and highlight standout options depending on your priorities.
Here are five of the best email clients for macOS right now, plus commentary on their strengths and trade-offs:
