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Front alternatives

Front compared with 10 alternatives: Missive, Spark Mail, Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Drag and 5 more.

Front is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per seat / month, billed annually. 4 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FrontThis toolFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MissiveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Superhuman MailFrom $25/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ShortwaveFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
DragFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GmeliusFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
Help ScoutFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
HiverFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SpikeFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Zoho TeamInboxFree trial · from $0.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Front

  1. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

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

    Missive vs FrontMissive pricing and details

  2. Spark Mail

    Email client with a unified smart inbox, AI tools and team features

    • Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Front lists a web app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and email client.
    • Front also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs FrontSpark Mail pricing and details

  3. Superhuman Mail

    Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI

    • Superhuman Mail starts at $25 per member / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers calendar, booking links and email client.
    • Front also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.

    Suits: People on Gmail or Outlook who work through a high volume of email

    Superhuman Mail vs FrontSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  4. Shortwave

    AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox

    • Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Shortwave has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search, templates and email client.
    • Front also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.

    Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users who want AI to triage and draft email

    Shortwave vs FrontShortwave pricing and details

  5. Drag

    Shared inbox for Gmail teams with kanban boards and built-in AI

    • Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly. Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Drag lists a browser extension.
    • Drag also covers templates, tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.

    Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace teams sharing support@ or sales@ addresses

    Drag vs FrontDrag pricing and details

  6. Gmelius

    Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail

    • Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly. Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Gmelius lists a browser extension.
    • Only Front lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Gmelius also covers templates, kanban boards, AI agents and reports.

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

    Gmelius vs FrontGmelius pricing and details

  7. Help Scout

    Shared inbox and help desk with a knowledge base and AI answers

    • Help Scout starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Help Scout has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Front lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Help Scout also covers AI agents and reports.

    Suits: Support teams moving off a shared Gmail or Outlook mailbox

    Help Scout vs FrontHelp Scout pricing and details

  8. 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). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    • Only Front lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Hiver also covers AI agents and reports.

    Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail

    Hiver vs FrontHiver pricing and details

  9. Spike

    Chat-style email app with team chat, notes, tasks and video calls

    • Spike starts at $4 per member / month, billed annually (Teamspace Team); Email App Pro is $6. Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Spike has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Spike also covers tasks, calendar, email client, team chat and video calls.
    • Front also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People who prefer chat-style conversations to long email threads

    Spike vs FrontSpike pricing and details

  10. Zoho TeamInbox

    Shared inboxes for group email, WhatsApp and social messages

    • Zoho TeamInbox starts at $0.99 per month (mobile-only Solo); Starter is $5 per user / month, billed annually. Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Front lists a Windows app.
    • Zoho TeamInbox also covers templates and reports.

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

    Zoho TeamInbox vs FrontZoho TeamInbox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Front

  • There is no free plan; the 14-day trial is the only way to use Front without paying.
  • Starter is capped at 10 seats and one channel type, and Professional at 50 seats.
  • Copilot, Smart QA and Smart CSAT cost extra per seat on Starter and Professional.
  • Enterprise is sold on annual billing only, and contracts over $25k must include a paid onboarding package.
Front pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Front?

The alternatives to Front in this directory are Missive, Spark Mail, Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Drag, Gmelius, Help Scout, Hiver, Spike and Zoho TeamInbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Front.

Is there a free alternative to Front?

Yes. Spark Mail, Shortwave, Help Scout and Spike have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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