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Missive alternatives

Missive compared with 12 alternatives: Front, Spark Mail, Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Drag and 7 more.

Missive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). 5 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MissiveThis toolFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FrontFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Spark MailFree plan · from $8.25/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Superhuman MailFrom $25/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ShortwaveFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
DragFree trial · from $12/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GmeliusFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
Help ScoutFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
HiverFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MailbutlerFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PolymailFree trial · from $10/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
SpikeFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Zoho TeamInboxFree trial · from $0.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Missive

  1. Front

    Shared inbox and customer operations platform with AI and ticketing

    • Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually. Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

    Suits: Support and operations teams working shared addresses at volume

    Front vs MissiveFront pricing and details

  2. 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). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists a web app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates and calendar.
    • Missive also covers tasks and workflow automation.

    Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone

    Spark Mail vs MissiveSpark Mail pricing and details

  3. 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). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers calendar and booking links.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.

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

    Superhuman Mail vs MissiveSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  4. Shortwave

    AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox

    • Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Shortwave has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search and templates.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.

    Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users who want AI to triage and draft email

    Shortwave vs MissiveShortwave pricing and details

  5. Drag

    Shared inbox for Gmail teams with kanban boards and built-in AI

    • Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly. Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Drag lists a browser extension.
    • Drag also covers templates, kanban boards and AI agents.
    • Missive also covers email client.

    Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace teams sharing support@ or sales@ addresses

    Drag vs MissiveDrag pricing and details

  6. Gmelius

    Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail

    • Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly. Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Gmelius lists a browser extension.
    • Only Missive lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Gmelius also covers templates, kanban boards, AI agents and reports.
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

    Suits: Teams that run support@ or ops@ addresses from Gmail

    Gmelius vs MissiveGmelius pricing and details

  7. 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). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Help Scout has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Help Scout also covers AI agents and reports.
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

    Suits: Support teams moving off a shared Gmail or Outlook mailbox

    Help Scout vs MissiveHelp Scout pricing and details

  8. 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). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    • Only Missive lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Hiver also covers AI agents and reports.
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

    Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail

    Hiver vs MissiveHiver pricing and details

  9. Mailbutler

    Email tracking and team tools for Apple Mail, Gmail and Outlook

    • Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Mailbutler has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mailbutler lists a browser extension.
    • Only Missive lists a web app.
    • Mailbutler also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want tracking and templates inside Apple Mail, Gmail or Outlook

    Mailbutler vs MissiveMailbutler pricing and details

  10. Polymail

    Email client with read tracking, follow-up reminders and scheduling

    • Polymail starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($13 billed monthly). Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Missive lists an Android app.
    • Polymail also covers templates and booking links.
    • Missive also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.

    Suits: Founders and salespeople who run their deals from the inbox

    Polymail vs MissivePolymail pricing and details

  11. 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. Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Spike has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Spike also covers calendar, team chat and video calls.
    • Missive also covers workflow automation.

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

    Spike vs MissiveSpike pricing and details

  12. Zoho TeamInbox

    Shared inboxes for group email, WhatsApp and social messages

    • Zoho TeamInbox starts at $0.99 per month (mobile-only Solo); Starter is $5 per user / month, billed annually. Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
    • Only Missive lists a Windows app.
    • Zoho TeamInbox also covers templates and reports.
    • Missive also covers tasks and email client.

    Suits: Small teams sharing group addresses such as support or sales

    Zoho TeamInbox vs MissiveZoho TeamInbox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Missive

  • There is no free plan; once the 30-day trial ends a paid plan is required.
  • Starter is limited to 5 users and leaves out integrations, rules, API access, the AI assistant and analytics.
  • SAML single sign-on and IP restriction are only available on Business.
  • Missive says it offers no discounts for students, nonprofits or schools, and yearly plans are not refundable.
Missive pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Missive?

The alternatives to Missive in this directory are Front, Spark Mail, Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Drag, Gmelius, Help Scout, Hiver, Mailbutler, Polymail, Spike and Zoho TeamInbox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Missive.

Is there a free alternative to Missive?

Yes. Spark Mail, Shortwave, Help Scout, Mailbutler and Spike 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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