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Right Inbox alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Right Inbox alternative is Boomerang (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Right Inbox compared with 5 alternatives: Boomerang, Mailbutler, Mailmeteor, Gmelius and Hiver.
Right Inbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.95 per month, billed annually ($9.95 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right InboxThis tool | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Boomerang | Free plan · from $4.98/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mailbutler | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mailmeteor | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, 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 |
Price against what you get
Right Inbox starts at $7.95 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Boomerang, Mailbutler and Mailmeteor.
Gmelius and Hiver score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from Right Inbox
Boomerang
Send later, follow-up reminders and meeting scheduling for Gmail
- Boomerang starts at $4.98 per month, billed annually (Personal, Gmail addresses only).
- Boomerang also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Boomerang also covers booking links.
- Boomerang does not cover templates and email signature, which Right Inbox does.
Suits: Gmail users who want scheduled sending and follow-up reminders
Mailbutler
Email tracking and team tools for Apple Mail, Gmail and Outlook
- Mailbutler starts at $4 per user / month, billed yearly (paid Starter).
- Mailbutler also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Mailbutler also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Mailbutler does not cover email signature, which Right Inbox does.
Suits: People who want tracking and templates inside Apple Mail, Gmail or Outlook
Mailmeteor
Mail merge, follow-ups and AI reply help for Gmail and Outlook
- Mailmeteor starts at $5.99 per user / month (yearly: $53.99 per year).
- Mailmeteor also lists a web app.
- Mailmeteor also covers email campaigns, email verification and inbox warm-up.
- Mailmeteor does not cover email signature, which Right Inbox does.
Suits: Sales and outreach teams sending personalized campaigns from Gmail or Outlook
Gmelius
Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail
- Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Gmelius has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Right Inbox.
- Gmelius also lists a web app.
- Gmelius also covers shared inbox, kanban boards, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
- Gmelius does not cover email signature, which Right Inbox does.
Suits: Teams that run support@ or ops@ addresses from Gmail
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).
- Hiver has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Right Inbox.
- Hiver also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Hiver also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
- Hiver does not cover templates and email signature, which Right Inbox does.
Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail
Limits worth knowing in Right Inbox
- It works only with Gmail, as an extension for Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
- The free plan allows 5 emails a month for most features, so regular use needs a paid plan.
- The pricing page does not show the yearly total, and its monthly and yearly labels sit behind a toggle.
- The page says Team has unlimited team members but does not say whether its price is per seat.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Right Inbox?
The alternatives to Right Inbox in this directory are Boomerang, Mailbutler, Mailmeteor, Gmelius and Hiver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Right Inbox.
Is there a free alternative to Right Inbox?
Yes. Boomerang, Mailbutler and Mailmeteor have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Right Inbox alternatives work on Windows?
The Right Inbox listing does not include a Windows app. Mailbutler lists one.
Which Right Inbox alternatives work on macOS?
The Right Inbox listing does not include a macOS app. Mailbutler lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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