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Gmelius alternatives
Gmelius compared with 7 alternatives: Hiver, Front, Missive, Drag, Help Scout and 2 more.
Gmelius is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per user / month, billed yearly. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GmeliusThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Hiver | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Front | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Missive | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Drag | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Help Scout | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boomerang | Free plan · from $4.98/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mailbutler | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Gmelius
- Free trial · from $25/mo
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). Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Hiver lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gmelius also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail
- Free trial · from $25/mo
Front
Shared inbox and customer operations platform with AI and ticketing
- Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually. Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Front lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gmelius lists a browser extension.
- Gmelius also covers templates, kanban boards, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Support and operations teams working shared addresses at volume
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Missive
Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules
- Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Missive lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gmelius lists a browser extension.
- Missive also covers tasks and email client.
- Gmelius also covers templates, kanban boards, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Small teams sharing addresses such as support@ or sales@
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Drag
Shared inbox for Gmail teams with kanban boards and built-in AI
- Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly. Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Drag lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Drag also covers tasks.
- Gmelius also covers reports.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace teams sharing support@ or sales@ addresses
- Free plan · from $25/mo
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). Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Help Scout has a free plan. Gmelius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Help Scout lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gmelius lists a browser extension.
- Gmelius also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: Support teams moving off a shared Gmail or Outlook mailbox
- Free plan · from $4.98/mo
Boomerang
Send later, follow-up reminders and meeting scheduling for Gmail
- Boomerang starts at $4.98 per month, billed annually (Personal, Gmail addresses only). Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Boomerang has a free plan. Gmelius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Boomerang lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gmelius lists a web app.
- Boomerang also covers booking links.
Suits: Gmail users who want scheduled sending and follow-up reminders
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Mailbutler
Email tracking and team tools for Apple Mail, Gmail and Outlook
- Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter). Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Gmelius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mailbutler lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Gmelius lists a web app.
- Mailbutler also covers tasks.
Suits: People who want tracking and templates inside Apple Mail, Gmail or Outlook
Limits worth knowing in Gmelius
- It works only with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts; each user is a Google email account on the subscription.
- There is no free plan, and every member of a team must be on the same plan.
- The $19 Meli plan is capped at 5 users and has no automation rules; shared inboxes and shared labels start at Growth.
- The extension is offered for Chrome, Brave, Opera and Edge. On phones and tablets Gmelius is a progressive web app (PWA).
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gmelius?
The alternatives to Gmelius in this directory are Hiver, Front, Missive, Drag, Help Scout, Boomerang and Mailbutler. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gmelius.
Is there a free alternative to Gmelius?
Yes. Help Scout, Boomerang and Mailbutler have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gmelius alternatives work on Windows?
The Gmelius listing does not include a Windows app. Front, Missive, Drag and Mailbutler list one.
Which Gmelius alternatives work on macOS?
The Gmelius listing does not include a macOS app. Front, Missive, Drag and Mailbutler list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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