Melia is a new desktop email client built exclusively for Linux, emphasizing privacy and local-first storage. Emails are stored in a SQLite database, credentials in the OS keyring, and the app features zero telemetry. Key privacy features include tracking pixel neutralization, SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication, automatic suspicious sender flagging, and a real-time connection monitor. It supports 32+ email providers, offers unified full-text search, contact management, and inbox rules. Built on Electron, it ships as a Deb, AppImage, Snap, or Flatpak. It is not open source and costs $10 to add multiple accounts beyond the first.
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What Makes Melia Different?Privacy and Security Take Center StageTransparency You Don’t Usually Get in Email ClientsA Simple, Familiar InterfaceMy Experience Setting Up MeliaInstalling Melia on LinuxFinal Thoughts: Is Melia Worth Trying?26.8K Impressions1 Comment