The Kiwi for Gmail Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Kiwi for Gmail in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Kiwi for Gmail
The Insider’s Guide
Desktop app that runs Gmail and Google Workspace outside the browser
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among email apps, read from Kiwi for Gmail’s own pages.
Made by Zive, Inc. · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Kiwi for Gmail’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Kiwi for Gmail’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 9 of the 51 other email apps we grade
Kiwi for Gmail is a desktop application for Mac and Windows that takes Gmail and the rest of Google Workspace out of the browser. Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar and Chat open in their own windows, and several Gmail or Workspace accounts can be used side by side, up to nine on the top plan. It works only with Google accounts and is sold as a subscription from Zive, Inc.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Kiwi for Gmail, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No rating on record, and nothing to learn: it is Gmail, in a window.
- 1
Best for Gmail as a desktop app, with several accounts
Kiwi for Gmail puts Gmail in its own app on Mac and Windows, with Docs, Sheets, Calendar and Chat in their own windows and several Google accounts side by side.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed).
- 3
You can try it first
7-day risk-free trial, stated for all yearly plans
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and Windows.
- 5
Gmail as a desktop app
Runs Gmail in its own Mac or Windows application instead of a browser tab, and one license gives the same interface on both platforms.
- 6
Several accounts side by side
Starter covers 1 Gmail or Workspace account, Pro up to 3 and Power Pro up to 9, used together without signing in and out or switching browser profiles.
- 7
Focus-Filtered Inbox
Narrows the inbox to mail from today, the past 2 days or the past week, and to Important, Unread, Starred or messages with attachments. Included from the Pro plan.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 9 of 51
That is against the other email apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Kiwi for Gmail you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Kiwi for Gmail at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day risk-free trial, stated for all yearly plans
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Zive, Inc.
- Category
- Email Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Gmail as a desktop app, with several accounts
Kiwi for Gmail puts Gmail in its own app on Mac and Windows, with Docs, Sheets, Calendar and Chat in their own windows and several Google accounts side by side. It's Google accounts only, there's no phone app or web version, and you pay from $4 a month for something that's free in a browser tab. The pricing page doesn't make clear whether prices are monthly or yearly, and Starter covers 1 account.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Starter shows as $4 a month for 1 account, and the listing couldn't confirm whether that's the monthly or the yearly rate. Running several accounts, half the reason to buy it, is Pro at $6 or Power Pro at $8: the middle of this category, for what a browser tab does free. |
| Free plan and trial | C | No free plan. There's a 7-day risk-free trial, which the pricing page states for the yearly plans, and nothing on record says whether you hand over a card to start it. |
| Features | C | It does its one job: Gmail and Workspace as a desktop app, with Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar and Chat in their own windows, several accounts side by side and an XO assistant for drafting. That's a smaller job than a mail client's, and the Focus-Filtered Inbox and Tabbed Workspaces are rationed across plans. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, and nothing to learn: it is Gmail, in a window. Install it, sign in with Google, and your accounts sit side by side with no signing in and out or juggling browser profiles. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Computers only. Mac and Windows, with one license covering both, and no phone app or web version at all. It works with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts and nothing else, though Power Pro adds extensions such as Boomerang, Grammarly and Zoom. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Kiwi for Gmail is for
- Fits if Gmail is open all day and you'd rather it had its own app than a browser tab
- Works for people with several Gmail or Workspace accounts who are tired of signing in and out
Who it is not for
- Skip it if any of your email isn't Gmail or Google Workspace, as other providers aren't supported
- Not for you if you wanted something for your phone, because it's Mac and Windows only
- Tight if you're on Starter with more than one account, since it covers just 1, and Pro stops at 3
- Watch out: the pricing page doesn't say whether prices are monthly or yearly, and the 7-day trial is stated for yearly plans
- Pricey if you want Tabbed Workspaces or extensions like Boomerang and Grammarly, which need Power Pro at $8
Good to know
Good for
- Heavy Gmail users who want email out of the browser
- People juggling several Gmail or Google Workspace accounts
- Google Workspace users who prefer Docs and Sheets in desktop windows
Worth knowing
- It works only with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts; other email providers are not supported.
- It is a desktop app for Mac and Windows only; the site offers no mobile app or web version.
- Starter is limited to 1 account and Pro to 3; using up to 9 accounts and Tabbed Workspaces needs Power Pro.
- Prices sit behind a Monthly/Annually switch on the pricing page, and the 7-day trial is stated for yearly plans.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4
A month to start
Kiwi for Gmail is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month (Starter; monthly or annual billing basis not confirmed).
Starter
$4
per month as displayed; monthly or annual basis not confirmed
Gmail and Google Workspace as a desktop app for 1 account, with one license covering both Mac and Windows.
Pro
$6
per month as displayed; monthly or annual basis not confirmed
Up to 3 accounts, plus the Focus-Filtered Inbox, the Zen Switch do-not-disturb mode, an at-a-glance widget and a desktop Google Meet app.
Power Pro
$8
per month as displayed; monthly or annual basis not confirmed
Up to 9 Gmail and Workspace accounts, plus Tabbed Workspaces, global keyboard shortcuts, cloud search and extensions such as Boomerang, Grammarly and Zoom.
Kiwi for Teams
Custom
Discounted pricing for groups of users, with a team admin portal for user management and billing, and priority support contacts.
Trying it first
7-day risk-free trial, stated for all yearly plans
Read from kiwiforgmail.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Discounted pricing for teams
The pricing table lists Kiwi for Teams with discounted pricing for groups of users. The amount is not published; teams request a quote or demo through a form.
Stated on kiwiforgmail.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Desktop app that runs Gmail and Google Workspace outside the browser. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, email client, inbox filtering.
That's a smaller job than a mail client's, and the Focus-Filtered Inbox and Tabbed Workspaces are rationed across plans.
- Gmail as a desktop app
- Runs Gmail in its own Mac or Windows application instead of a browser tab, and one license gives the same interface on both platforms.
- Several accounts side by side
- Starter covers 1 Gmail or Workspace account, Pro up to 3 and Power Pro up to 9, used together without signing in and out or switching browser profiles.
- Focus-Filtered Inbox
- Narrows the inbox to mail from today, the past 2 days or the past week, and to Important, Unread, Starred or messages with attachments. Included from the Pro plan.
- Workspace apps in their own windows
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar and Chat open as separate desktop windows, and a recent-documents list reopens files across all of your accounts.
- Tabbed Workspaces
- Groups related documents and windows into tabs by project, urgency or account so they are one click apart. Available on the Power Pro plan.
- XO assistant
- A GPT-4 powered assistant inside Kiwi that drafts emails, summarizes meeting notes and outlines documents. It requires an active Kiwi subscription.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Calendar
- Google Meet
- Boomerang
- Grammarly
- Zoom
Kiwi for Gmail is made by Zive, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
9/51
Other email apps it is graded above
Kiwi for Gmail's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 51 other email apps we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 32 of 51) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 16 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 11 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 52 email apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Kiwi for Gmail’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 11 of 51
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 51
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 51
- BEase of useAbove 32 of 51
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 51
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 50 email apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Kiwi for Gmail is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Kiwi for Gmail you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 33 of the 51 other email apps grade higher. It costs $48 a year.
What you could not
- An email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail.
- Filters that read every message as it arrives.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Gmail, Google Drive and Google Docs among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Kiwi for Gmail’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Mimestream, Mailbird, Shortwave, Superhuman Mail and Gmail
The 5 tools Kiwi for Gmail is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Mimestream
Free trial · from $49.99/yr
Native Mac email client built on the Gmail API.
- Only Kiwi for Gmail lists a Windows app.
- Kiwi for Gmail also covers inbox filtering.
- Mimestream also covers Markdown and templates.
- 2.2GPA
Mailbird
Free plan · from $34.49/yr
Desktop email client for Windows and Mac with a unified inbox.
- Mailbird has a free plan. Kiwi for Gmail does not, though it has a free trial.
- Mailbird can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kiwi for Gmail also covers inbox filtering.
- 2.6GPA
Shortwave
Free plan · from $18/mo
AI email client for Gmail with an assistant, filters and split inbox.
- Shortwave has a free plan. Kiwi for Gmail does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Shortwave lists a web app.
- Only Shortwave lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.2GPA
Superhuman Mail
From $25/mo
Keyboard-driven email client for Gmail and Outlook with built-in AI.
- Only Superhuman Mail lists a web app.
- Only Superhuman Mail lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Superhuman Mail lists a browser extension.
- 3.0GPA
Gmail
Free plan · from $7/mo
Google's email service, free for personal use with 15 GB of storage.
- Gmail has a free plan. Kiwi for Gmail does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Kiwi for Gmail lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Gmail lists a web app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Kiwi for Gmail free?
No, Kiwi for Gmail is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day risk-free trial, stated for all yearly plans.
How much does Kiwi for Gmail cost?
Kiwi for Gmail lists 4 plans. Starter: $4 per month as displayed; monthly or annual basis not confirmed.
What platforms does Kiwi for Gmail work on?
Kiwi for Gmail is available on macOS and Windows.
Does Kiwi for Gmail offer any discounts?
Kiwi for Gmail publicly lists the following: Discounted pricing for teams.
Does Kiwi for Gmail have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Kiwi for Gmail is listed for macOS and Windows.
Does Kiwi for Gmail have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Kiwi for Gmail is listed for macOS and Windows.
Is Kiwi for Gmail open source?
Kiwi for Gmail is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Kiwi for Gmail integrate with?
Kiwi for Gmail's listing names Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Boomerang, Grammarly and Zoom.
Who makes Kiwi for Gmail?
Kiwi for Gmail is made by Zive, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Kiwi for Gmail?
The closest alternatives to Kiwi for Gmail in our directory are Mimestream, Mailbird, Shortwave, Superhuman Mail and Gmail.
How does Kiwi for Gmail compare with other email apps?
Kiwi for Gmail's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 9 of the 51 other email apps we grade, and level with 9.
Is Kiwi for Gmail good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Kiwi for Gmail C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4 a month, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 16 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Kiwi for Gmail?
To replace Kiwi for Gmail you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Kiwi for Gmail’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Kiwi for Gmail's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-09-17.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Zive, Inc. Prices change, so check kiwiforgmail.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Kiwi for Gmail, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/kiwi-for-gmail
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Kiwi for Gmail’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Kiwi for Gmail is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Zive, Inc. Prices and plans change: check kiwiforgmail.com before you buy.