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Mailbutler alternatives
Mailbutler compared with 6 alternatives: Boomerang, Gmelius, Hiver, Drag, Missive and 1 more.
Mailbutler has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MailbutlerThis tool | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Boomerang | Free plan · from $4.98/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Gmelius | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Hiver | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Drag | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Missive | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Polymail | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from Mailbutler
- 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). Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Only Mailbutler lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Boomerang also covers booking links.
- Mailbutler also covers templates, tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
Suits: Gmail users who want scheduled sending and follow-up reminders
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Gmelius
Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail
- Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly. Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Gmelius does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gmelius lists a web app.
- Only Mailbutler lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Gmelius also covers kanban boards, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Teams that run support@ or ops@ addresses from Gmail
- 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). Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hiver lists a web app.
- Only Mailbutler lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Hiver also covers AI agents and reports.
Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail
- 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. Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Drag does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Drag lists a web app.
- Drag also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace teams sharing support@ or sales@ addresses
- 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). Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Missive lists a web app.
- Only Mailbutler lists a browser extension.
- Missive also covers email client.
Suits: Small teams sharing addresses such as support@ or sales@
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Polymail
Email client with read tracking, follow-up reminders and scheduling
- Polymail starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($13 billed monthly). Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler has a free plan. Polymail does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Polymail lists a web app.
- Only Mailbutler lists an Android app.
- Only Mailbutler lists a browser extension.
Suits: Founders and salespeople who run their deals from the inbox
Limits worth knowing in Mailbutler
- It is an add-on, not a mail client: it runs inside Apple Mail, Gmail in Chrome, Safari or Edge, and Outlook. The iOS and Android apps are companions that need a desktop install.
- The free Starter plan puts a visible Mailbutler watermark on sent emails and covers only basic tracking and signatures.
- The AI Smart Assistant, per-recipient tracking and full open history need the Smart plan at $11 per user / month, billed yearly.
- HubSpot and Salesforce tracking sync, a custom tracking subdomain and IP exclusion are limited to Business. Custom SMTP is listed as coming soon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mailbutler?
The alternatives to Mailbutler in this directory are Boomerang, Gmelius, Hiver, Drag, Missive and Polymail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mailbutler.
Is there a free alternative to Mailbutler?
Yes. Boomerang has 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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