Growth · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Joy for Gmail
A Gmail with clearer inbox, focused writing, less noise
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Inbox Zero Tabs▲398Split inbox tabs for Gmail. 100% private. 100% free
2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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No more long and annoying lines of text in Gmail
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Simplify / Gmail▲255Chrome extension that simplifies Gmail to the bare minimum
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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I got frustrated with Gmail's lack of customization, and built an extension for myself. It doesn't do much other than modify how Gmail is displayed in Chrome. Does it as minimally as possible (that I can engineer). Done locally, zero remote processing. Currently built the following settings (want to add more soon): Conversations: * Show newest message first * Show every message in a thread (sometimes they're collapsed into numbered bubbles) * Remove AI overviews (retches) Layout/UI: * Minimize the search & top bar * Minimize the far left "rail" (Mail/Chat/Meet) * Hide a bunch…
Mar 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Receive unimportant emails and newsletters on your schedule
2020 · workspace.google.com · its alternatives →
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The Gmail experience you deserve with one Chrome extension
2023 · mailtaco.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Inbox When Ready▲116Protect your focus... hide your Gmail inbox by default
2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · trysignal.com · its alternatives →
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Darwin Mail▲259Enhance Gmail to get your Google Inbox features back.
2019 · darwinmail.app · its alternatives →
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The ultimate toolbox to control sending/receiving emails
2014 · boomeranggmail.com · its alternatives →
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Create & customize Gmail templates that live in your inbox 💌
2017 · templatesforgmail.com · its alternatives →
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A tool to automatically add social niceties to your emails
2017 · emotional-labor.email · its alternatives →
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A privacy-oriented Gmail add on against marketing email
2024 · cleaninboxforgmail.com · its alternatives →
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Your Gmail Contacts. On steroids.
2014 · fullcontact.com · its alternatives →
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If No Reply▲368Simple email automation that works for Gmail
2016 · ifnoreply.com · its alternatives →
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Hello Inbox▲283Hey HN, I built an email deliverability SaaS with a RAG system. It's trained on all my knowledge and hundreds of real deliverability use cases from 4+ years experience as an Email Deliverability Specialist on Upwork. It solves a frustration problem a lot of businesses are experiencing. I'm looking for feedback so let me know in the comments.
Aug 2026 · helloinbox.email · its alternatives →
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