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Sortd alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Sortd alternative is Missive (2.6 GPA).
Sortd compared with 5 alternatives: Drag, Gmelius, Hiver, Front and Missive.
Sortd is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per user / month, billed annually ($14 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SortdThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Drag | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, 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 |
| Front | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Missive | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Sortd starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Drag, Gmelius, Hiver, Front and Missive 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 Sortd
Drag
Shared inbox for Gmail teams with kanban boards and built-in AI
- Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Drag also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Drag also covers templates and AI agents.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace teams sharing support@ or sales@ addresses
Gmelius
Shared inboxes and AI agents that work inside Gmail
- Gmelius starts at $19 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Gmelius also covers templates, AI agents and reports.
- Gmelius does not cover tasks, which Sortd 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hiver also covers AI agents and reports.
- Hiver does not cover tasks and kanban boards, which Sortd does.
Suits: Support teams that want to keep working inside Gmail
Front
Shared inbox and customer operations platform with AI and ticketing
- Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Front also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Front lists no browser extension, which Sortd has.
- Front does not cover tasks and kanban boards, which Sortd does.
Suits: Support and operations teams working shared addresses at volume
Missive
Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules
- Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
- Missive also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Missive lists no browser extension, which Sortd has.
- Missive also covers email client.
- Missive does not cover kanban boards, which Sortd does.
Suits: Small teams sharing addresses such as support@ or sales@
Limits worth knowing in Sortd
- It works only with Gmail, as a Chrome extension; it is not a separate email app or a service for other providers.
- Starter caps at 10 users, 5 shared boards and 6 months of history; Essentials caps at 20 users.
- Business Plus is marked upcoming and some of its AI features are labeled launching soon.
- Annual and monthly billing differ by about 40%, and the plan limits above rise with each tier.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sortd?
The alternatives to Sortd in this directory are Drag, Gmelius, Hiver, Front and Missive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sortd.
Is there a free alternative to Sortd?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Drag, Gmelius, Hiver, Front and Missive offer a free trial.
Which Sortd alternatives work on Windows?
The Sortd listing does not include a Windows app. Drag, Front and Missive list one.
Which Sortd alternatives work on macOS?
The Sortd listing does not include a macOS app. Drag, Front and Missive list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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