Betterbird is a fork of Mozilla Thunderbird with additional features and bugfixes.
Publisher’s description
What is Betterbird?
Betterbird by Betterbird Project is open-source Windows software in the email clients category. It ranks 12th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 153.5.0, released on October 13, 2026. The version history goes back to July 21, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 44,318 times. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .eml, .ics and .wdseml. Similar programs include Tuta Mail, Mailspring and Proton Mail Bridge.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Betterbird is an open-source email client tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Betterbird safe to download?
- The file is served by betterbird.eu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
468ED50A03904E56E6A46CB9D82E356B2E628080B83B21638BCDC6946B62F3CB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153.5.0Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 140.13.0 | July 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Betterbird.Betterbird -echoco install betterbird -yscoop install extras/betterbirdbetterbird-153.5.0esr-bb11.de.win64.installer.exe /S /PreventRebootRequired=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub eu.betterbird.BetterbirdInformation
- Publisher
- Betterbird Project
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 153.5.0
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 44,318
- Website
- betterbird.eu
- winget ID
- Betterbird.Betterbird
- Chocolatey package
- betterbird
- Scoop package
- extras/betterbird
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Betterbird free?
Yes. Betterbird is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Betterbird safe to download?
The download comes from betterbird.eu, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Betterbird with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Betterbird be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Betterbird run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Betterbird?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 21, 2026.
What are alternatives to Betterbird?
Tuta Mail, Mailspring, Proton Mail Bridge, eM Client and Claws Mail. The alternatives page compares them.
