Sylpheed

3.7.0.1185 Email client app for Windows

Daniel Gardner

Review: Send, receive and manage email messages from multiple accounts, with support for various protocols and encryption options.

Free and open source email client software download, reviewed by Daniel Gardner
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An email client supporting user-to-user encryption, spam control, plugins and powerful searching.

If you're looking for a compact email client that can handle multiple accounts, look no further than Sylpheed. This useful utility is perfect for individuals who prefer to receive and read their emails in a Windows application instead of using the browser.

One of Sylpheed's standout features is its customizable GUI, which allows you to tailor the layout of the main window and toolbar buttons to match your preferences. Adding multiple POP3 or IMAP accounts is a breeze, and organizing messages is made simple with the ability to create different mailboxes. The account wizard even provides quick configuration for Gmail accounts and guides you through all the required steps.

Despite its small footprint, Sylpheed comes packed with all the essential features required by both casual and power users. It includes threaded views, quick search, message flags, advanced message filters and other useful functions. If you're worried about spam and junk emails, Sylpheed has you covered with adaptable junk controls and the ability to create your own rules for blocking, deleting or flagging suspect messages.

The included Address Book automatically records emails from sent messages and allows you to specify nicknames for quickly filling frequently used addresses. You can also create email templates to create messages with just a few clicks.

Sylpheed's program requirements are minimal, and it is optimized for quickly processing messages. It loads emails in plain text and includes keyboard shortcuts for scrolling, flagging and moving messages. While the interface and usage are easy to understand for most users, the program includes an extensive documentation that covers all the available features.

In conclusion, Sylpheed is a simple yet powerful email client that is definitely worth trying out. It boasts a good response time, a user-friendly GUI, and in our tests, it did not hang or freeze. Give it a shot and see for yourself how it can streamline your email management.

Features of Sylpheed

  • Addressbook: Keeps a list of your contacts with advanced sorting options.
  • Customizable Templates: Create custom message and folder templates.
  • Email Filtering: Automatically sorts messages into folders.
  • Fast and Responsive: Quickly responds to user input.
  • Intuitive Interface: Easy-to-use UI with a modern look.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Assign keyboard shortcuts to frequently used actions.
  • Message Threads: Easily organize conversations into threads.
  • Multi-Language Support: Supports various languages.
  • Multiple Protocols: Supports SMTP, POP3, IMAP and more.
  • Plugins: Enhance the program with additional features.
  • Security Features: Includes TLS/SSL encryption, PGP and GnuPG support.
  • Spam Detection: Includes advanced anti-spam filters and blocklists.

Compatibility and License

Sylpheed is available for free and released under the open source GPLv2 license on Windows from email software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for Sylpheed should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

What version of Windows can Sylpheed run on?

Sylpheed can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


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Sylpheed has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Sylpheed 3.7.0.1185 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.