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Kiwi for Gmail vs Mailspring

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Kiwi for Gmail

6.0
Communication

Enhances Gmail like a full-featured desktop office productivity app

Mailspring

8.0
Communication

Fork of Nylas Mail

Metric Kiwi for Gmail Mailspring
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 108
90-day Installs 14 237
365-day Installs 60 740
Version 4.6.2 1.20.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 17.3K
GitHub Forks 977
Open Issues 17
License GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 19, 2021 Oct 5, 2017

Reviews

Kiwi for Gmail

Kiwi for Gmail transforms Gmail into a robust desktop email client, offering advanced features like multiple inboxes, email templates, and integration with Google Drive. It's ideal for users seeking enhanced productivity and customization in their email management.

Enhances Gmail functionality with additional features for a more powerful desktop experience.

Pros

  • + Adds significant features beyond Gmail's web interface
  • + Integration with Google Drive and other services
  • + Customizable interface and workflow enhancements

Cons

  • - Low usage and installs indicate potential limited support or updates
  • - May lack polish compared to dedicated email clients

Mailspring

Mailspring is a modern, open-source email client forked from Nylas Mail, offering a fast, beautiful interface across Mac, Windows, and Linux. It's ideal for users seeking a sleek, cross-platform email experience with customization options.

Mailspring is an email client designed to provide a fast and visually appealing experience for managing emails across multiple platforms.

Pros

  • + Beautiful and fast user interface
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Open-source with active development

Cons

  • - Lack of built-in calendar support
  • - Past community concerns about its future