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Native macOS client for Gmail
Mimestream ranks #17 of 22 in Email clients, with an Alt Score of 60. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $4.99/month and available on macOS. 10 of 11 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Gmail users on Mac, especially those managing multiple Gmail accounts, who want a native desktop email client instead of the Gmail web app.
A native macOS app built on the Gmail API with full support for Gmail labels, filters, categories, and search. It adds Mac-specific touches like dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, menu bar integration, and system notifications, plus email features like snoozing, templates, undo send, and send-and-archive. It also supports unified or per-account inbox views with custom notification schedules and color coding.
Sign in with one or more Google accounts to sync mail via the Gmail API, then read, organize, and send email through a native Mac interface that mirrors Gmail's labels and filters rather than a browser tab.
Where Mimestream stands out
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Email clients checklist (15 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
| Email clients checklist | Mimestream | eM Client | BlueMail | Canary Mail | The Bat! | Apple Mail |
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Every fact and feature listed for Mimestream is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
You agree not to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of Mimestream or its content, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly
https://mimestream.com/terms -
Status active verified 2026-07-12
Version 1.10.4 Jul 03, 2026 12:30PM
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
Try Mimestream free for 14 days – no credit card required!
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Starts at $4.99/month verified 2026-07-12
Individual Plan: Annual $49.99/year, Monthly $4.99/month
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Platforms macOS verified 2026-07-12
We do not have an iOS version, but we are actively working on it.
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Protocols (IMAP / POP3 / JMAP / Exchange) Partial verified 2026-07-12
Future support for other services is planned, including Microsoft 365 / Outlook, services that support IMAP, and services that support JMAP
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Unified inbox Yes verified 2026-07-12
Mimestream offers a unified inbox, allowing you to consolidate all of your accounts under a single inbox.
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Snooze & send later Partial verified 2026-07-12
Unfortunately, the Gmail API does not expose snooze functionality, so it is not possible for Mimestream to provide a snooze feature that is integrated with Gmail.
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Tracking pixel blocking Yes verified 2026-07-12
Prevent tracking when viewing messages blocks common trackers that may notify the sender when you view their message.
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PGP / encryption support No verified 2026-07-12
While Mimestream focuses on securing data in transit, it's important to note that true end-to-end encryption of email (e.g. S/MIME, PGP) from client device to the recipient device is not provided.
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Conversation view Yes verified 2026-07-12
By default, Mimestream groups messages into conversations, but you can disable or enable conversation view
https://mimestream.com/help/user-guide/conversations -
Rules & filters (local) No verified 2026-07-12
These Filters are seamlessly synchronized with Gmail and operate on the server (even when your Mac is offline).
https://mimestream.com/help/user-guide/filters -
Calendar integrated No verified 2026-07-12
The Calendar banner in Mimestream can only load invitation details for events that are present in Google Calendar.
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Multiple identities/aliases Yes verified 2026-07-12
Mimestream syncs with Gmail's alias feature, and allows you to send and receive messages using aliases that you've configured in Gmail settings.
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Keyboard-first shortcuts Yes verified 2026-07-12
Mimestream offers robust a keyboard-based workflow with a comprehensive set of shortcuts.
https://mimestream.com/help/user-guide/keyboard-shortcuts
FAQ
Yes. eM Client, BlueMail and Canary Mail have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
FairEmail, Evolution and Mailspring — every license claim links its source.