MailMate

No one is going to brag much about the visual appeal of MailMate. Those who can get past the lack of aesthetics will discover that this email client developed specifically for Mac devices is among the most versatile and powerful on the market. Basic features of the client include advanced keyboard control, smart mailboxes, and email encryption. There are a lot of bells and whistles here. Some individuals may find the available tools a little overwhelming. Nevertheless, those who want functionality like search options and multiple email viewing layouts will be impressed with MailMate. This is email on steroids for the Mac. It can handle signatures automatically, integrate with third-party calendars and task managers, and display messages in a variety of ways. The most unique, and controversial, feature of MailMate is the use of a plain text editor to compose emails. This is only way in which emails can be composed. Some users may find this to be a limitation. The plain text editor only allows for typing what is available on the keyboard. The editor cannot be used to insert things like bold text, italics, or graphics. Instead, these things must be accomplished with Markdown. This syntax uses plain text to create the desired effect by converting plain text to HTML. OpenPGP and S/MIME are the encryption tools included in this email client. Those who send sensitive messages will appreciate having encryption tools built right into the client. Many of the sensitive operations carried out by MailMate can be automated. This is helpful because the platform can be less intuitive that similar platforms. It is a client recommended for individuals who have some experience with advanced email handling on the macOS.