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Marco alternatives

Marco compared with 5 alternatives: Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Apple Mail, Superhuman Mail and Mimestream.

Marco is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MarcoThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Canary MailFree plan · from $36/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Apple MailFree plan · from $0.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS
Superhuman MailFrom $25/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MimestreamFree trial · from $49.99/yrTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from Marco

  1. 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). Marco is free.
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Marco lists a web app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs MarcoSpark Mail pricing and details

  2. Canary Mail

    AI email client with PGP encryption for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android

    • Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. Marco is free.
    • Only Canary Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Marco lists a web app.
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: One mail app across Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android devices

    Canary Mail vs MarcoCanary Mail pricing and details

  3. Apple Mail

    Free built-in email app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). Marco is free.
    • Apple Mail also covers inbox filtering.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a mail app at no cost

    Apple Mail vs MarcoApple Mail pricing and details

  4. 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). Marco is free.
    • Marco has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers calendar and booking links.

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

    Superhuman Mail vs MarcoSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  5. Mimestream

    Native Mac email client built on the Gmail API

    • Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly. Marco is free.
    • Marco has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Marco lists a web app.
    • Only Marco lists an iOS app.
    • Mimestream also covers Markdown and templates.

    Suits: Mac users whose email lives in Gmail or Google Workspace

    Mimestream vs MarcoMimestream pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Marco

  • There are no Windows or Android apps; the FAQ says both are on the roadmap.
  • It has no AI features by design, so there are no drafts, summaries or automatic replies.
  • The Pro plan, listing priority support, custom domains, team collaboration and API access, is marked Coming Soon with no price.
Marco pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Marco?

The alternatives to Marco in this directory are Spark Mail, Canary Mail, Apple Mail, Superhuman Mail and Mimestream. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Marco.

Is there a free alternative to Marco?

Yes. Spark Mail, Canary Mail and Apple Mail have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Marco alternatives work on Windows?

The Marco listing does not include a Windows app. Spark Mail, Canary Mail and Superhuman Mail list one.

Which Marco alternatives work on Android?

The Marco listing does not include an Android app. Spark Mail, Canary Mail and Superhuman Mail list one.

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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