Airmail vs Apple Mail

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Airmail and Apple Mail to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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What matters to youAirmailApple Mail
Best suited to
  • Apple users
  • Apple users
Starting priceFrom $4.99Free
CategoryOffice SoftwareOffice Software
Ratings shown4.5 / 5 (1 reviews shown)4.6 / 5 (1 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Multi-account and unified inbox views
  • Smart inbox filtering and snoozing
  • Custom actions and Mac rules
  • Email templates and notification controls
  • Connections with other productivity applications
  • Multiple email accounts in one application
  • Smart Mailboxes on Mac
  • Search and mailbox organization
  • Rule-based message filing on Mac
  • Mail Privacy Protection controls
Strengths
  • Adapts inbox actions to individual workflows
  • Connects email with other Apple productivity tools
  • Handles several providers in one application
  • Fits naturally into Apple devices
  • Keeps existing email providers
  • Practical organization for everyday correspondence
Considerations
  • Search and reliability should be tested with real mailboxes
  • Business and standard editions have different capabilities
  • Limited built-in team inbox workflows
  • Capabilities differ between devices and system versions

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Airmail and Apple Mail

What's different about Airmail and Apple Mail?

Airmail lists Multi-account and unified inbox views, Smart inbox filtering and snoozing and Custom actions and Mac rules. Apple Mail lists Multiple email accounts in one application, Smart Mailboxes on Mac and Search and mailbox organization. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Airmail and Apple Mail?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Email Client Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.