Evolution als Linux-Alternative zu Thunderbird

Aktualisiert am 22. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Evolution is a solid replacement for Thunderbird if you want tight integration between email, calendar, and contacts in a single native Linux application. It handles IMAP/POP3, has strong standards compliance, and supports CalDAV, LDAP, and Exchange via EWS. While it lacks built-in RSS and native chat (IRC/XMPP/Matrix), it covers core email, calendar, and contact needs well. Users who rely on RSS or real-time chat inside the client will need external tools. It's best suited for those prioritizing organization and integration over extensibility or lightweight design.

Funktionsabdeckung80%

Lizenz: GPL-2.0+ and GFDL-1.3
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.62.1 (9. Oktober 2026)
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Screenshot von Evolution — Mail – Classic View

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support IMAP, POP3, and SMTP for email handling
Integrated calendar and contact management with vCard and iCalendar support
Offer mail filtering, search, and address books
Support S/MIME and GnuPG for encryption
Open-source and free with active development

Was anders ist

Evolution lacks a built-in RSS feed reader
No native support for IRC, XMPP, or Matrix chat
No Usenet or news reader functionality
Evolution has deeper Exchange (EWS) and LDAP integration than Thunderbird
Evolution combines mail, calendar, and tasks in one interface, while Thunderbird separates them more

Ihre Thunderbird-Dateien öffnen

Evolution does not directly import Thunderbird profiles, but you can export mail folders in standard .mbox format from Thunderbird and import them into Evolution. Contacts and calendars can be transferred via vCard and iCalendar (.ics) files. While there's no one-click migration, all core data types are exportable and compatible using standard formats. Third-party tools like Thunderbird's ImportExportTools add-on can assist in preparing data.

Von Thunderbird zu Evolution wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export your Thunderbird mail folders as .mbox files using ImportExportTools or manual copy
Export contacts as vCard (.vcf) and calendars as .ics files from Thunderbird
Install Evolution via your distribution's package manager or Flathub
Import .mbox files into Evolution via 'Import' in the mail folder context menu
Import vCard and .ics files into Evolution's address book and calendar
Reconfigure email accounts manually in Evolution using IMAP/POP3 settings

Wichtige Funktionen von Evolution

Integrierte E-Mail, Kalender, Kontakte und Aufgaben in einem Fenster
Vollständige Unterstützung für IMAP, POP3, SMTP, CalDAV und EWS
Standarddatenformate (MIME, iCalendar, vCard)
Integrierte Verschlüsselung mit GnuPG und S/MIME
Adressbuch mit LDAP und lokaler Speicherung
Kalenderfreigabe und Terminplanung über CalDAV
E-Mail-Filterregeln und Suche
Anpassbare Tastenkürzel

Evolution unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Evolution

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install evolution

Debiansudo apt install evolution

Fedorasudo dnf install evolution

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S evolution-bogofilter

openSUSEsudo zypper install evolution

Häufige Fragen

Can Evolution replace Thunderbird for calendar and email together?

Yes, Evolution handles both email and calendar tightly, using CalDAV and standard formats. It's a strong fit if you use these together and don't rely on RSS or chat.

Does Evolution support modern encryption like Thunderbird?

Yes, Evolution supports GnuPG and S/MIME for signing and encrypting emails, comparable to Thunderbird's capabilities.

Is Evolution as lightweight as Thunderbird?

No, Evolution is heavier and more integrated, resembling Outlook in scope. It's less suitable for minimal setups than Thunderbird.