# Mimecast Mailbox Continuity, Thunderbird vs Apple Mail Comparison

| | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 35 | 339 | 157 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (65.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Mimecast Mailbox Continuity

**Not enough data**

### Thunderbird

Pros:
- Functionality Features (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

### Apple Mail

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (2 reviews)
- Inefficient Search Functionality (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (304 reviews) | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 8.5 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.2 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 7.9 (222 reviews) | 8.1 (108 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 7.6 (302 reviews) | 6.6 (133 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Mimecast Mailbox Continuity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Thunderbird

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Apple Mail

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Email Archiving

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mimecast Mailbox Continuity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thunderbird** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple Mail** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archive Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Archiving

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mimecast Mailbox Continuity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thunderbird** | 8.5/10 | 123 |
| **Apple Mail** | N/A | N/A |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 8.9 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Filters** | Not enough data | 8.9 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | 8.5 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 8.4 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contacts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 9.2 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 7.6 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Email Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mimecast Mailbox Continuity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thunderbird** | 8.9/10 | 9 |
| **Apple Mail** | N/A | N/A |

#### Sorting & Filtering

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Attachment Search** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tags** | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Sorting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predefined Rules** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gmail Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Apple Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Time Management

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Snooze** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Management

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mimecast Mailbox Continuity** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thunderbird** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple Mail** | 8.2/10 | 30 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Mimecast Mailbox Continuity (1):** [Email Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-archiving)

**Unique to Thunderbird (2):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client), [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management)

**Unique to Apple Mail (1):** [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Mimecast Mailbox Continuity | Thunderbird | Apple Mail | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 6.3% | 65.1% | 58.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 65.6% | 24.4% | 27.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.1% | 10.5% | 13.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Mimecast Mailbox Continuity

- **Architecture & Planning:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 9.4%
- **Construction:** 6.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.3%
- **Legal Services:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 3.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.1%
- **Events Services:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 43.8%

#### Thunderbird

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Computer Software:** 11.7%
- **Internet:** 6.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 48.5%

#### Apple Mail

- **Computer Software:** 16.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.8%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Internet:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 2.6%
- **Sports:** 2.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 46.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Mimecast Mailbox Continuity

- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [Dropsuite](https://www.g2.com/products/dropsuite/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [N-able Mail Assure](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-mail-assure/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Cryoserver](https://www.g2.com/products/cryoserver/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [MyComplianceOffice](https://www.g2.com/products/mycomplianceoffice/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (60 reviews)
- [Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-essentials-for-small-business/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [MailStore Server](https://www.g2.com/products/mailstore-server/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Barracuda Message Archiver](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-barracuda-message-archiver/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Jatheon Enterprise Data Archiving Solution](https://www.g2.com/products/jatheon-enterprise-data-archiving-solution/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Thunderbird

- [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews)
- [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Mailbird](https://www.g2.com/products/mailbird/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [BlueMail](https://www.g2.com/products/bluemail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3474 reviews)
- [Shift](https://www.g2.com/products/redbrick-shift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [eM Client](https://www.g2.com/products/em-client/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Zimbra Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/zimbra-desktop/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Mailspring](https://www.g2.com/products/mailspring/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [K-9 Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/k-9-mail/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (13 reviews)

### Alternatives to Apple Mail

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48017 reviews)
- [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3474 reviews)
- [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (715 reviews)
- [Proton Mail For Business](https://www.g2.com/products/proton-mail-for-business/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Postbox](https://www.g2.com/products/postbox/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1248 reviews)
- [Canary Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/canary-mail/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Yahoo! Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/yahoo-mail/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Titan](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-titan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (561 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Mimecast Mailbox Continuity

No discussions available for this product.

### Thunderbird

- Title: [Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12306-has-anyone-managed-to-use-the-copy-and-paste-function-from-excell) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Strange -- when I do it, the columns and rows are maintained (though some of the formatting is not kept). 

What version are you using? I'm still using..."
- Title: [What is the use of Thunderbird software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-thunderbird-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It allows you to manage multiple emails in a single window without back and forth switching. That's the main use I found. Besides that, it also has a good..."
- Title: [Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30110-has-anyone-managed-to-use-the-copy-and-paste-function-from-excell) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Thunderbird does not recognize Excel’s formatting the way Outlook can. But, it can recognize formatting from Word. Copy paste from Excel to Word, then from..."

### Apple Mail

- Title: [Mail is taking up too much storage on MacBook! How do I save more storage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51277-mail-is-taking-up-too-much-storage-on-macbook-how-do-i-save-more-storage) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I never was on a good terms with Apple products. Even my iPhone doesn't work well. So I wish I could help you. But I can't even recover deleted text..."
- Title: [What is Apple Mail used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-mail-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sending and receiving emails. "
- Title: [How do I properly use and create Smart Mailboxes and how they are used?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-properly-use-and-create-smart-mailboxes-and-how-they-are-used) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mauricio,
Since you posted this quite some time ago, have you already figured out the answer or do you still need help?
Regards"
- Title: [Apple Mail and Exchange](https://www.g2.com/discussions/apple-mail-and-exchange) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I haven't been able to use Exchange with Apple Mail. Though I've found some tweaks online to integrate the two, I noticed that it can get quite problematic...."

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