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SaneBox alternatives with a Mac app

The SaneBox listing does not include a Mac app. 32 of the 51 other email apps in this directory list a Mac app.

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). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to SaneBox

  1. 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.
    Shortwave vs SaneBoxShortwave 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). 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 vs SaneBoxSpark Mail pricing and details

  3. 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.
    HEY vs SaneBoxHEY 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). 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.
    Superhuman Mail vs SaneBoxSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Clean Email vs SaneBoxClean Email pricing and details

  6. 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 vs SaneBoxInbox Zero pricing and details

  7. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Only Missive lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Missive also covers tasks, email client and shared inbox.
    • SaneBox also covers inbox filtering.
    Missive pricing and details

  8. Front

    Shared inbox and customer operations platform with AI and ticketing

    • Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually. SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Only Front lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Front also covers shared inbox.
    • SaneBox also covers inbox filtering.
    Front pricing and details

  9. Microsoft Outlook

    Microsoft's email and calendar app for desktop, mobile and web

    • Microsoft Outlook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Basic). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Microsoft Outlook has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Outlook lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Microsoft Outlook also covers tasks, calendar and email client.
    Microsoft Outlook pricing and details

  10. Apple Mail

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

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Only SaneBox lists an Android app.
    Apple Mail pricing and details

  11. Airmail

    Customizable email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Airmail starts at $7.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (US App Store in-app prices). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • Airmail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Airmail lists a macOS app.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    Airmail pricing and details

  12. BlueMail

    Cross-platform email client with a unified inbox and built-in AI

    • BlueMail starts at $35.99 per year (Plus, shown as $3 per month billed annually). SaneBox starts at $6.99 per month, or $58.99 per year (App Store in-app prices).
    • BlueMail has a free plan. SaneBox does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only SaneBox lists a web app.
    BlueMail pricing and details

20 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which SaneBox alternatives have a Mac app?

Shortwave, Spark Mail, HEY, Superhuman Mail, Clean Email, Inbox Zero, Missive, Front and 24 more list a Mac app.

Does SaneBox have a Mac app?

The SaneBox listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these email apps are free?

Shortwave, Spark Mail, Clean Email, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, Airmail, BlueMail, Mailbutler and 12 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to SaneBox: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.