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Inbox Zero alternatives

Inbox Zero compared with 8 alternatives: Fyxer, Jace AI, Cora, SaneBox, Superhuman Mail and 3 more.

Inbox Zero is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Inbox ZeroThis toolFree trial · from $18/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FyxerFree plan · from $37/moYesWeb
Jace AIFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb
CoraFree trial · from $20/moTrial onlyWeb
SaneBoxFree trial · from $6.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Superhuman MailFrom $25/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Clean EmailFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Leave Me AloneFree trialTrial onlyWeb
MailstromFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb

How each one differs from Inbox Zero

  1. Fyxer

    AI assistant that sorts email, drafts replies and takes meeting notes

    • Fyxer starts at $37 per person / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Fyxer has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Client-facing professionals with a high volume of email

    Fyxer vs Inbox ZeroFyxer pricing and details

  2. Jace AI

    AI email agent with a web inbox for Gmail and Outlook

    • Jace AI starts at $20 per month, billed yearly ($25 billed monthly). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jace AI also covers AI agents.

    Suits: Professionals handling a high volume of email in Gmail or Outlook

    Jace AI vs Inbox ZeroJace AI pricing and details

  3. Cora

    AI email assistant for Gmail that screens, drafts and briefs

    • Cora starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($240); $25 billed monthly. Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cora also covers tasks.

    Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users buried in newsletters and notifications

    Cora vs Inbox ZeroCora pricing and details

  4. SaneBox

    AI email filtering that works inside the email app you already use

    • SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant and email client.

    Suits: People who want to keep their current email app and add smarter filtering

    SaneBox vs Inbox ZeroSaneBox pricing and details

  5. 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). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers calendar and booking links.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant, inbox filtering and workflow automation.

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

    Superhuman Mail vs Inbox ZeroSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  6. Clean Email

    Inbox cleaner for bulk deleting, unsubscribing and auto rules

    • Clean Email starts at $9.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (1 email account). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Clean Email has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a Windows app.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Clearing a backlog of thousands of old emails

    Clean Email vs Inbox ZeroClean Email pricing and details

  7. Leave Me Alone

    Unsubscribe from mailing lists and screen unwanted senders

    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant and email client.

    Suits: Unsubscribing from many mailing lists across several email accounts

    Leave Me Alone vs Inbox ZeroLeave Me Alone pricing and details

  8. Mailstrom

    Web-based inbox cleaner for bulk deleting and unsubscribing

    • Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account). Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant and email client.

    Suits: Clearing thousands of old messages out of a neglected inbox

    Mailstrom vs Inbox ZeroMailstrom pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Inbox Zero

  • There is no free plan for the hosted service: every plan starts with a 7-day trial that needs a credit card.
  • It supports Gmail, Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook accounts only.
  • The AI meeting notetaker, Slack and app integrations, email digests and auto-filed attachments start at Plus.
  • The free Inbox Zero Tabs browser extension works with Gmail only, and the mobile apps leave some settings to the web app.
Inbox Zero pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Inbox Zero?

The alternatives to Inbox Zero in this directory are Fyxer, Jace AI, Cora, SaneBox, Superhuman Mail, Clean Email, Leave Me Alone and Mailstrom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Inbox Zero.

Is there a free alternative to Inbox Zero?

Yes. Fyxer and Clean Email 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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