Meet the contenders

Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or corporate executive, there's an email app for you. We're here to help you decide.

Let's look at how these two email apps stack up against each other.

Kiwi for Gmail

Kiwi for Gmail lets you take the Gmail and Google Workspace experience out of the browser and onto your desktop. Whether you’re using a PC or a Mac, Kiwi can transform Gmail into a standalone desktop application and save you from having to juggle multiple browser tabs.

Mailspring

Mailspring (formerly known as Nylas Mail) is an open-source email client that supports multiple accounts. Available in Free and Pro versions, Mailspring offers both basic and advanced features suitable for student, personal, and professional users.

Kiwi for Gmail vs Mailspring: A side-by-side comparison

	Kiwi for Gmail	Mailspring
Operating system	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOSLinux
Versions	Starter Pro Power Pro Kiwi for Teams	Free Pro
Price(s)	Starter: $4/month (annual subscription) Pro: $6/month (annual subscription) Power Pro: $8/month (annual subscription) Kiwi for Teams: By contact only	Free Pro: $8/month
Notable features	Multi-account support Standalone desktop experience Focus Filtered Inbox Google Workspace integration Gmail and Drive search in same app One-click document creation from sidebar AI Companion Zen Mode for better focus Native desktop notifications	Multi-account support Unified inbox Touch and gesture support Advanced search Activity tracking Quick-reply templates Mac, Windows, and Linux support Themes and layouts (including dark mode) Message translations Localized into 9 languages