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.

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite is a free email client offered by the business email hosting service Zoho Mail. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Zoho Mail Desktop Lite lets you access your messages from various email accounts, including Zoho Mail, Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo, and more.

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.

Zoho Mail Desktop Lite vs Kiwi for Gmail: A side-by-side comparison

	Zoho Mail Desktop Lite	Kiwi for Gmail
Operating system	WindowsmacOSLinux	WindowsmacOS
Versions	Free	Starter Pro Power Pro Kiwi for Teams
Price(s)	Free	Starter: $4/month (annual subscription) Pro: $6/month (annual subscription) Power Pro: $8/month (annual subscription) Kiwi for Teams: By contact only
Notable features	Multi-account support Frameless design Integration with Zoho productivity apps Desktop notifications Attachment viewer Templates Cross-platform compatible	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