Claws MailLinux vs Windows Live MailWindows

Claws Mail als Linux-Alternative zu Windows Live Mail

Aktualisiert am 23. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Claws Mail is a solid replacement for Windows Live Mail for users who want a lightweight, keyboard‑centric client with strong support for IMAP/POP3, multiple accounts, and a built‑in calendar via plugins. It handles email, RSS, and Usenet, and can import most Windows Live Mail data. It is best suited for power users who prefer a modular, scriptable environment rather than a fully integrated suite.

Funktionsabdeckung85%

Lizenz: GPL-3.0-only
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 4.4.0 (9. März 2026)
Bewertung: —

Claws Mail installieren Website ↗

Screenshot von Claws Mail — The main window

Was gleich funktioniert

Supports IMAP and POP3 email protocols
Allows multiple email accounts
Includes an integrated calendar via plugins
Can import/export mail from other clients
Has an RSS reader plugin

Was anders ist

No native HTML composition – only plain text (HTML can be viewed via plugin)
Usenet newsreader is separate and requires configuration
Calendar and RSS are plugin‑based, not built‑in
Windows Live Mail had a tighter integration of mail, calendar, and address book in one UI
Claws Mail lacks a built‑in newsfeed aggregator that writes to the address book

Ihre Windows Live Mail-Dateien öffnen

Claws Mail can import Windows Live Mail data via its import/export feature that supports PST and other common formats. Exporting back to Windows Live Mail is possible by exporting to standard mbox or MH format and then converting with a Windows tool. If the exact format is unknown, use the generic import wizard and test with a small sample set.

Von Windows Live Mail zu Claws Mail wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export your Windows Live Mail data to mbox or PST using the built‑in export tool.
Install Claws Mail from your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
Launch Claws Mail and run the Import wizard to bring in the exported files.
Configure your IMAP/POP3 accounts in Claws Mail’s account manager.
Enable the Calendar and RSS plugins via the Plugins dialog.
Test sending/receiving and adjust keyboard shortcuts as needed.

Wichtige Funktionen von Claws Mail

MH-Mailbox-Speicherung für schnellen Zugriff
Tastaturzentrierte Bedienung mit voller Unterstützung für Shortcuts
Plugin-System für RSS, Kalender und zusätzliche Protokolle
Mehrere Konten und Ordnerbäume
Integrierte Spam-Filterung (SpamAssassin-Integration)
Nachrichten-Thread-Ansicht und leistungsstarke Suche
Unterstützung externer Editoren für die Erstellung von Klartext-E-Mails
Import/Export aus den meisten anderen Mail-Clients

Claws Mail unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.claws_mail.Claws-Mail

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install claws-mail

Debiansudo apt install claws-mail

Fedorasudo dnf install claws-mail

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S claws-mail

openSUSEsudo zypper install claws-mail

Häufige Fragen

Does Claws Mail support HTML email composition?

Claws Mail does not compose HTML emails natively; it only sends plain text. You can view HTML messages with a plugin, but composing HTML is not available.

Can I use Claws Mail on Windows?

Yes, Claws Mail is cross‑platform and runs on Windows, but this comparison focuses on its Linux installation.

Is the calendar feature fully featured?

The calendar is plugin‑based and provides basic event creation and viewing. It does not integrate with external services like Google Calendar out of the box.