Dodosend and the other Gmail apps
Where Dodosend fits next to Superhuman, Mimestream, Shortwave, Spark, Thunderbird, Mailbird and eM Client: what each costs, where it runs, and when the other one is the better pick.
Get the desktop appDownload
Free for one Gmail mailbox, on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Side by side
The details for each app come from its own site, on the date its page gives. Each page has the full table, and the roundup says who each one suits.
| Price | Free plan | Desktop apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodosend | Free for one Gmail mailbox; the Multi-mailbox plan, monthly or yearly, adds more mailboxes and more AI | Yes: one Gmail mailbox, with every feature | macOS 12+, Windows 10+, Linux (AppImage, .deb, .rpm) |
| Superhuman | Starter $30/month ($25/month billed yearly); Business $40/month ($33/month billed yearly) | No | macOS and Windows; on Linux, the web app in a browser |
| Mimestream | $4.99/month or $49.99/year, after a 14-day trial | No: a 14-day trial | macOS 12 Monterey or later only |
| Shortwave | Pro $18, Business $30, Premier $45 or Max $120 per seat a month, after a 14-day trial | Yes, with limited AI, 90 days of search history and “Sent with Shortwave” on your mail | macOS and Windows; a web app elsewhere |
| Spark | Free; Plus $10/month ($99/year); Pro $20/month ($199/year) | Yes, with unlimited accounts; AI and team features are paid | macOS and Windows |
| Thunderbird | Free and open source, funded by donations | Yes: the whole app is free | Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, Linux (64-bit: a tarball, Flatpak, Snap or your distribution’s package) |
| Mailbird | Free for one account; Premium $5.75/month billed yearly, or a one-time license (both on sale when checked) | Yes: one account on one device; Premium features are a 7-day trial | Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), macOS 13 Ventura or later |
| eM Client | Free for home use; Personal $24.95/year or $39.95 once; Business $29.95/year or $44.95 once, per device | For home use only: two accounts on one device | Windows and macOS |
Read a comparison
- Dodosend vs SuperhumanThe keyboard-first workflow, without $30 a month, and on Linux too.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs MimestreamA dedicated Gmail app that isn’t Mac-only, and is free for one mailbox.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs ShortwaveKeys first instead of AI first, free for one mailbox.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs SparkGmail only and desktop only, on purpose, with Linux in the list.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs ThunderbirdMade for Gmail rather than IMAP, and run from the keyboard.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs MailbirdMade for Gmail rather than IMAP, run from the keyboard, and on Linux too.Read the comparison
- Dodosend vs eM ClientMade for Gmail rather than IMAP, free for one mailbox, and on Linux too.Read the comparison
Try it on your own inbox
Your Gmail, your keys, no card. Your mail stays on your computer, and Google lets you revoke access anytime.
Get the desktop appDownload
Free for one Gmail mailbox, on macOS, Windows, and Linux.