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Spark Mail alternatives

Spark Mail compared with 12 alternatives: Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Mimestream, Missive, HEY and 7 more.

Spark Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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
Spark MailThis toolFree 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
MimestreamFree trial · from $49.99/yrTrial onlymacOS
MissiveFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HEYFree trial · from $99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AirmailFree plan · from $7.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
Apple MailFree plan · from $0.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS
BlueMailFree plan · from $35.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Canary MailFree plan · from $36/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Edison MailFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWindows, iOS, Android
eM ClientFree plan · from $39.95/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ExtraFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS

How each one differs from Spark Mail

  1. 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). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. Superhuman Mail does not.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
    • Superhuman Mail also covers booking links.

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

    Superhuman Mail vs Spark MailSuperhuman Mail pricing and details

  2. Shortwave

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

    • Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only Shortwave lists a web app.
    • Shortwave also covers chat assistant and AI search.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, calendar and shared inbox.

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

    Shortwave vs Spark MailShortwave pricing and details

  3. Mimestream

    Native Mac email client built on the Gmail API

    • Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly. Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimestream also covers Markdown.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: Mac users whose email lives in Gmail or Google Workspace

    Mimestream vs Spark MailMimestream pricing and details

  4. Missive

    Team email client with shared inboxes, internal chat and rules

    • Missive starts at $14 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. Missive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Missive lists a web app.
    • Missive also covers tasks and workflow automation.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates and calendar.

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

    Missive vs Spark MailMissive pricing and details

  5. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • HEY starts at $99 per year (HEY for You, annual billing only). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Spark Mail has a free plan. HEY does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HEY lists a web app.
    • Only HEY lists a Linux app.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes and shared inbox.

    Suits: People ready to move to a new email address and a different inbox routine

    HEY vs Spark MailHEY pricing and details

  6. 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). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Airmail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Airmail also covers inbox filtering.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: Apple users who want to tailor swipes, actions and layout in their email app

    Airmail vs Spark MailAirmail pricing and details

  7. Apple Mail

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

    • Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only Apple Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Apple Mail also covers inbox filtering.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a mail app at no cost

    Apple Mail vs Spark MailApple Mail pricing and details

  8. 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). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only BlueMail lists a Linux app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • BlueMail also covers inbox filtering.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes and shared inbox.

    Suits: People who want the same email app on phone, Mac, Windows and Linux

    BlueMail vs Spark MailBlueMail pricing and details

  9. Canary Mail

    AI email client with PGP encryption for Mac, iOS, Windows, Android

    • Canary Mail starts at $36 per year (Growth), shown as $3 per month billed yearly. Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Canary Mail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Canary Mail can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes and shared inbox.

    Suits: One mail app across Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android devices

    Canary Mail vs Spark MailCanary Mail pricing and details

  10. Edison Mail

    Free multi-account email app with one-tap unsubscribe

    • Edison Mail starts at $14.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Edison Mail+). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only Spark Mail lists a macOS app.
    • Edison Mail also covers inbox filtering.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: People with several email accounts who want a free unified inbox

    Edison Mail vs Spark MailEdison Mail pricing and details

  11. eM Client

    Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with calendar and chat

    • eM Client starts at $39.95 per year (Personal subscription, up to 3 devices). Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • eM Client can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • eM Client also covers notes and tasks.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates and shared inbox.

    Suits: Windows and Mac users who want a full desktop mail client

    eM Client vs Spark MaileM Client pricing and details

  12. Extra

    Free AI email app that sorts Gmail and Outlook around your day

    • Extra is free. Spark Mail starts at $8.25 per user / month, billed annually ($99 / year).
    • Only Extra lists a web app.
    • Only Spark Mail lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Extra also covers chat assistant, AI search and inbox filtering.
    • Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a personal inbox sorted for them

    Extra vs Spark MailExtra pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Spark Mail

  • The vendor lists apps for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android only; there is no web or Linux version.
  • Gatekeeper, Priority, Spark +AI and third-party integrations require Plus or higher.
  • Shared inboxes, read statuses and the HubSpot integration are limited to Pro and Enterprise.
  • The free plan's AI is a limited preview: 5 meeting notes in total and 1 month of email history for the AI Assistant.
Spark Mail pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Spark Mail?

The alternatives to Spark Mail in this directory are Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Mimestream, Missive, HEY, Airmail, Apple Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Edison Mail, eM Client and Extra. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Spark Mail.

Is there a free alternative to Spark Mail?

Yes. Extra is free to use. Shortwave, Airmail, Apple Mail, BlueMail, Canary Mail, Edison Mail and eM Client have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Spark Mail alternatives work on Linux?

The Spark Mail listing does not include a Linux app. HEY and BlueMail list one.

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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