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SaneBox alternatives
SaneBox compared with 12 alternatives: Shortwave, Spark Mail, HEY, Superhuman Mail, Boomerang and 7 more.
SaneBox is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices). 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaneBoxThis tool | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shortwave | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Spark Mail | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| HEY | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Superhuman Mail | From $25/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Boomerang | Free plan · from $4.98/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Clean Email | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Cora | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fyxer | Free plan · from $37/mo | Yes | Web |
| Inbox Zero | Free trial · from $18/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Leave Me Alone | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Mailstrom | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Unroll.Me | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from SaneBox
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Shortwave
AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox
- Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Shortwave has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Shortwave lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search, templates and email client.
- SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users who want AI to triage and draft email
- Free plan · from $8.25/mo
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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Spark Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Spark Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only SaneBox lists a web app.
- Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar, email client and shared inbox.
Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone
- Free trial · from $99/yr
HEY
Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals
- HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Only HEY lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- HEY also covers templates, calendar and email client.
- SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
Suits: People ready to move to a new email address and a different inbox routine
- From $25/mo
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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Only Superhuman Mail lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
- Superhuman Mail also covers calendar, booking links and email client.
- SaneBox also covers inbox filtering and workflow automation.
Suits: People on Gmail or Outlook who work through a high volume of email
- 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). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Boomerang has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Boomerang lists a browser extension.
- Only SaneBox lists a web app.
- Boomerang also covers booking links.
Suits: Gmail users who want scheduled sending and follow-up reminders
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Clean Email
Inbox cleaner for bulk deleting, unsubscribing and auto rules
- Clean Email starts at $9.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (1 email account). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Clean Email has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Clean Email lists a macOS app.
Suits: Clearing a backlog of thousands of old emails
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Cora
AI email assistant for Gmail that screens, drafts and briefs
- Cora starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($240); $25 billed monthly. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Only SaneBox lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cora also covers chat assistant and tasks.
- SaneBox also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users buried in newsletters and notifications
- Free plan · from $37/mo
Fyxer
AI assistant that sorts email, drafts replies and takes meeting notes
- Fyxer starts at $37 per person / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Fyxer has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SaneBox lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fyxer also covers meeting notes, transcription, chat assistant and booking links.
- SaneBox also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Client-facing professionals with a high volume of email
- Free trial · from $18/mo
Inbox Zero
Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook
- Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Only Inbox Zero lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
- Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant and email client.
Suits: Gmail and Outlook users who want mail sorted and replies drafted for them
- Free trial
Leave Me Alone
Unsubscribe from mailing lists and screen unwanted senders
- Only SaneBox lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Unsubscribing from many mailing lists across several email accounts
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Mailstrom
Web-based inbox cleaner for bulk deleting and unsubscribing
- Mailstrom starts at $9 per month, or $59.95 per year (Basic, 1 email account). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Only SaneBox lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Clearing thousands of old messages out of a neglected inbox
- Free
Unroll.Me
Free tool to block or roll up subscription emails
- Unroll.Me is free. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
- Unroll.Me has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: People buried in newsletters and promotional email
Limits worth knowing in SaneBox
- There is no free plan; a paid subscription is needed once the free trial ends.
- Snack covers 1 email account and 2 features, and Lunch covers 2 accounts and 6 features. Only Dinner includes everything.
- It is not an email client: the iOS and Android apps are companions for digests, snoozing and blocking senders.
- Prices here are the US App Store's in-app prices. SaneBox's own pricing page can show different figures and also sells a two-year term.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SaneBox?
The alternatives to SaneBox in this directory are Shortwave, Spark Mail, HEY, Superhuman Mail, Boomerang, Clean Email, Cora, Fyxer, Inbox Zero, Leave Me Alone, Mailstrom and Unroll.Me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SaneBox.
Is there a free alternative to SaneBox?
Yes. Unroll.Me is free to use. Shortwave, Spark Mail, Boomerang, Clean Email and Fyxer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SaneBox alternatives work on Windows?
The SaneBox listing does not include a Windows app. Shortwave, Spark Mail, HEY, Superhuman Mail and Inbox Zero list one.
Which SaneBox alternatives work on macOS?
The SaneBox listing does not include a macOS app. Shortwave, Spark Mail, HEY, Superhuman Mail, Clean Email and Inbox Zero list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to SaneBox?
Inbox Zero is described as open source on its own site.
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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