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Mailbrew alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Mailbrew alternative is Unroll.Me (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Mailbrew compared with 5 alternatives: Unroll.Me, Leave Me Alone, SaneBox, HEY and Spike.

Mailbrew has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.92 per month, billed yearly ($59). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MailbrewThis toolFree plan · from $4.92/moYesWeb
Unroll.MeFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
Leave Me AloneFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
SaneBoxFree trial · from $6.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HEYFree trial · from $99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SpikeFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Mailbrew starts at $4.92 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Unroll.Me and Spike.

Leave Me Alone, SaneBox and HEY 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 lessMailbrewUnroll.MeLeave Me AloneSaneBoxHEYSpike

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 Mailbrew

  1. Unroll.Me

    Free tool to block or roll up subscription emails

    • Unroll.Me is free.
    • Unroll.Me also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Unroll.Me also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
    • Unroll.Me does not cover read later and rSS reader, which Mailbrew does.

    Suits: People buried in newsletters and promotional email

    Unroll.Me vs MailbrewUnroll.Me pricing and details

  2. Leave Me Alone

    Unsubscribe from mailing lists and screen unwanted senders

    • Leave Me Alone starts at $9 per month, or $90 billed yearly.
    • Leave Me Alone has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mailbrew.
    • Leave Me Alone also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
    • Leave Me Alone does not cover read later and rSS reader, which Mailbrew does.

    Suits: Unsubscribing from many mailing lists across several email accounts

    Leave Me Alone vs MailbrewLeave Me Alone pricing and details

  3. 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).
    • SaneBox has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mailbrew.
    • SaneBox also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
    • SaneBox does not cover read later and rSS reader, which Mailbrew does.

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

    SaneBox vs MailbrewSaneBox pricing and details

  4. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only).
    • HEY has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Mailbrew.
    • HEY also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • HEY also covers templates, calendar and email client.
    • HEY does not cover read later and rSS reader, which Mailbrew does.

    Suits: People ready to move to a new email address and a different inbox routine

    HEY vs MailbrewHEY pricing and details

  5. 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.
    • Spike also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Spike also covers tasks, calendar, email client, shared inbox, team chat and video calls.
    • Spike does not cover read later and rSS reader, which Mailbrew does.

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

    Spike vs MailbrewSpike pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mailbrew

  • The free plan allows one email digest, 26 sources and shows ads.
  • Pro is shown as billed yearly; the pricing page read does not display a monthly-billed price.
  • Mailbrew is a reading and digest service, not a mailbox: it does not host email addresses.
  • Apps beyond the web app are not listed on the pages read.
Mailbrew pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mailbrew?

The alternatives to Mailbrew in this directory are Unroll.Me, Leave Me Alone, SaneBox, HEY and Spike. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mailbrew.

Is there a free alternative to Mailbrew?

Yes. Unroll.Me is free to use. Spike has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Mailbrew alternatives work on Windows?

The Mailbrew listing does not include a Windows app. HEY and Spike list one.

Which Mailbrew alternatives work on macOS?

The Mailbrew listing does not include a macOS app. HEY and Spike 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.

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