Vivaldi Mail

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Country: Norway (NO)
Founded: 2021
Developer: Vivaldi Technologies
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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Email Clients

Overview

Vivaldi Mail is a built-in email client integrated into the Vivaldi web browser that manages multiple email accounts, mailing lists, and feeds in a single interface. It is designed for users who want to consolidate email management with web browsing without relying on external applications. The client supports IMAP and POP3 protocols, allowing integration with nearly any email provider, and maintains a local database of messages, labels, filters, and searches on the user's device.

Key Features

Multi-account management - Manage multiple email accounts from different providers in one unified inbox
IMAP and POP3 support - Compatible with nearly any email provider through standard email protocols
Local message database - Maintains a searchable database of all messages, labels, filters, and searches on the user's device
OAuth and app-specific password authentication - Supports modern authentication methods including OAuth and app-specific passwords for enhanced security
Email signatures - Add custom signatures to outgoing emails
Sender name customization - Display custom sender names to recipients instead of or in addition to email addresses
Account display names - Organize multiple accounts with custom display names in the Mail Panel
Separate user profiles - Option to use Mail in a separate browser profile for isolation from main browsing

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to Vivaldi Mail client with unlimited accounts, messages, and features

Platforms & Requirements

Vivaldi Mail runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux as part of the Vivaldi browser. It is available as a free download and requires enabling the Mail, Calendar and Feeds productivity feature in browser settings. The application can be used in the main browser profile or in a separate user profile for dedicated email management.

Integrations & Ecosystem

IMAP protocol support
POP3 protocol support
OAuth authentication
Microsoft email accounts
Yahoo Mail accounts
Fastmail accounts
Vivaldi webmail accounts
Calendar integration
Feeds integration

Alternatives

App	Difference
Thunderbird	Standalone desktop email client with broader platform support and more advanced filtering options
Apple Mail	Native macOS and iOS email client with tighter system integration but limited to Apple platforms
Outlook	Microsoft's email client with stronger Exchange integration and more enterprise-focused features
Gmail web interface	Cloud-based email service with automatic synchronization across devices but requires internet connection

Reputation

Vivaldi Mail is perceived as a lightweight, privacy-conscious alternative to traditional email clients, appealing to users who prefer integrated browser-based solutions. Strengths include its free pricing, support for multiple email providers, and local message storage that avoids cloud dependency. Limitations noted by users include its restriction to Vivaldi browser, smaller feature set compared to dedicated clients like Thunderbird, and limited mobile support since Vivaldi is primarily a desktop browser.

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