Fast, cross-platform email designed to filter out the noise - so you can focus on what's important.
Publisher’s description
What is Spark Desktop?
Spark Desktop by Spark Mail Limited is proprietary Windows software in the email clients category. It ranks 35th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 227.8 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.32.1, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to October 8, 2022: 170 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 42 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 42 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Spark Desktop is an email client tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Spark Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.sparkmailapp.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0193A2AC6FEF5E848A69502D9605B39DAD9BA99ED53AF14E0C41B6223F928533· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 170 versions ›170 versions over 4 years · about 42 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.32.1Latest | October 23, 2026 | 227.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.32.0 | October 16, 2026 | 227.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.6 | October 14, 2026 | 227.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.5 | October 5, 2026 | 227.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.4 | September 29, 2026 | 226.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.3 | September 25, 2026 | 225.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.2 | September 24, 2026 | 225.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.31.1 | September 22, 2026 | 224.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Readdle.Spark -eSpark.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Spark Mail Limited
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.32.1
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 170
- Updates / year
- 42.1
- Website
- sparkmailapp.com
- winget ID
- Readdle.Spark
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spark Desktop free?
Spark Desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Spark Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.sparkmailapp.com, 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 Spark Desktop 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 Spark Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Spark Desktop 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 Spark Desktop?
The versions page lists all 170 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 8, 2022.
Can I use Spark Desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Spark Desktop?
Proton Mail Bridge, Tuta Mail, Pebble, Mailspring and Mozilla Thunderbird (en-US). The alternatives page compares them.
