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Zero Mail alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Zero Mail alternative is Spark Mail (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Zero Mail compared with 5 alternatives: Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Spark Mail, Mailspring and Fyxer.
Zero Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (billing basis not shown). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero MailThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Superhuman Mail | From $25/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Mailspring | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Fyxer | Free plan · from $37/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Zero Mail starts at $20 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Shortwave and Spark Mail.
Superhuman Mail and Fyxer score higher without starting lower. Mailspring starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Zero Mail
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).
- Superhuman Mail has no free plan, unlike Zero Mail.
- Superhuman Mail also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Superhuman Mail also covers calendar and booking links.
- Superhuman Mail does not cover inbox filtering, which Zero Mail does.
Suits: People on Gmail or Outlook who work through a high volume of email
Shortwave
AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox
- Shortwave starts at $18 per seat / month (Pro, the individual plan).
- Shortwave also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Shortwave also covers chat assistant, AI search and templates.
- Shortwave does not cover inbox filtering, which Zero Mail does.
Suits: Gmail and Google Workspace users who want AI to triage and draft email
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).
- Spark Mail also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Spark Mail lists no web app, which Zero Mail has.
- Spark Mail also covers meeting notes, templates, calendar and shared inbox.
- Spark Mail does not cover inbox filtering, which Zero Mail does.
Suits: People juggling several email accounts across desktop and phone
Mailspring
Open-source desktop email client for Mac, Windows and Linux
- Mailspring starts at $8 per month, or $85 per year (Mailspring Pro).
- Mailspring also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Mailspring lists no web app, which Zero Mail has.
- Mailspring also covers templates.
- Mailspring does not cover inbox filtering, which Zero Mail does.
Suits: Linux users who want a modern desktop email client
Fyxer
AI assistant that sorts email, drafts replies and takes meeting notes
- Fyxer starts at $37 per person / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Fyxer also covers meeting notes, transcription, chat assistant and booking links.
- Fyxer does not cover email client, which Zero Mail does.
Suits: Client-facing professionals with a high volume of email
Limits worth knowing in Zero Mail
- The site labels Zero as beta, and the vendor's pricing page does not say whether $20 is billed monthly or annually.
- The free plan allows one email connection; unlimited connections need Pro.
- Zero is a web client; no desktop or mobile apps are listed on the site.
- The pricing page lists Enterprise support and a Slack channel without prices.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zero Mail?
The alternatives to Zero Mail in this directory are Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Spark Mail, Mailspring and Fyxer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zero Mail.
Is there a free alternative to Zero Mail?
Yes. Shortwave, Spark Mail, Mailspring and Fyxer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zero Mail alternatives work on Windows?
The Zero Mail listing does not include a Windows app. Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Spark Mail and Mailspring list one.
Which Zero Mail alternatives work on macOS?
The Zero Mail listing does not include a macOS app. Superhuman Mail, Shortwave, Spark Mail and Mailspring 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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