Skip to content
ToolGPA

Alternatives · Email

Cloze alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Cloze alternative is Missive (2.6 GPA).

Cloze compared with 5 alternatives: Missive, Hiver, Front, Polymail and Gmelius.

Cloze is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

Black Friday: is there a Cloze sale?

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ClozeThis toolFree trial · from $17/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MissiveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HiverFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FrontFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PolymailFree trial · from $10/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
GmeliusFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Cloze starts at $17 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Missive and Polymail.

Hiver and Front score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessClozeMissiveHiverFrontPolymailGmelius

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of email apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Cloze

  1. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Missive also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Missive lists no browser extension, which Cloze has.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
    • Missive does not cover templates, sales pipeline and email campaigns, which Cloze does.

    Suits: Small teams sharing addresses such as support@ or sales@

    Missive vs ClozeMissive pricing and details

  2. Hiver

    Shared inbox and AI help desk that runs inside Gmail or standalone

    • Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Hiver also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    • Hiver does not cover templates, email client, sales pipeline and email campaigns, which Cloze does.

    Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail

    Hiver vs ClozeHiver pricing and details

  3. Front

    Shared inbox and customer operations platform with AI and ticketing

    • Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Front also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Front lists no browser extension, which Cloze has.
    • Front also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.
    • Front does not cover templates, email client, sales pipeline and email campaigns, which Cloze does.

    Suits: Support and operations teams working shared addresses at volume

    Front vs ClozeFront pricing and details

  4. Polymail

    Email client with read tracking, follow-up reminders and scheduling

    • Polymail starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($13 billed monthly).
    • Polymail also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Polymail lists no Android app and browser extension, which Cloze has.
    • Polymail also covers booking links.
    • Polymail does not cover sales pipeline and email campaigns, which Cloze does.

    Suits: Founders and salespeople who run their deals from the inbox

    Polymail vs ClozePolymail pricing and details

  5. Gmelius

    Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail

    • Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Gmelius lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cloze has.
    • Gmelius also covers shared inbox, kanban boards, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    • Gmelius does not cover email client, sales pipeline and email campaigns, which Cloze does.

    Suits: Teams that run support@ or ops@ addresses from Gmail

    Gmelius vs ClozeGmelius pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Cloze

  • The main site is now written for real estate brokerages; the app pricing page is separate.
  • The pricing grid does not show in text which features belong to which plan.
  • A Concierge Service add-on costs $20 per user per month with a $500 monthly minimum.
  • Past team member archives beyond the 5 included on Platinum cost $5 per archive a month.
Cloze pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cloze?

The alternatives to Cloze in this directory are Missive, Hiver, Front, Polymail and Gmelius. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cloze.

Is there a free alternative to Cloze?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Missive, Hiver, Front, Polymail and Gmelius offer a free trial.

Which Cloze alternatives work on Windows?

The Cloze listing does not include a Windows app. Missive, Front and Polymail list one.

Which Cloze alternatives work on macOS?

The Cloze listing does not include a macOS app. Missive, Front and Polymail list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Keep reading

  • +3
    Alternatives

    The best Superhuman Mail alternatives in 2026

    Seven email tools that can replace Superhuman Mail, including two with free plans, lower-priced clients and options for accounts beyond Gmail and Outlook. Each pick says who it suits and where it stops.

    7 tools · Updated October 2026

  • +5
    Best of

    The best email apps in 2026

    Nine email tools compared: clients for Gmail and Outlook, two email services of their own, a filter for the app you already use and two team inboxes. Each pick says who it suits and what it costs.

    9 tools · Updated October 2026