Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Kiwi for Gmail

The only true email client for Gmail on Mac

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Kiwi for Gmail launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Mia for Gmail▲142

   Gmail desktop client for your Mac without a browser

   2015 · miaforgmail.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mimestream, a native macOS email client for Gmail▲403

   A native macOS email client for Gmail

   2020 · mimestream.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Boxy▲572

   Inbox by Gmail, finally on your Mac

   2015 · boxyapp.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Gmail for Mac▲111

   Seamlessly fluid, desktop email client for Mac (Kickstarter)

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Orbit for Mac▲161

   A native Mac email client for multiple Gmail accounts. Every Google account — Gmail, Calendar, Drive — in one window, each in its own session. 4 MB download, no bundled browser. Buy once.

   Jul 2026 · orbitformac.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Mimestream 1.0▲175

   A native macOS email client for Gmail

   2023 · mimestream.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Kiwi for Gmail 2.0▲77

   Gmail and Google Apps for the Desktop

   2019 · kiwiforgmail.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Kiwi for Teams▲2

   Enterprise Teams Solution for those using Gmail & Workspace

   2023 · kiwiforgmail.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mimestream▲224

   A native macOS email client for Gmail

   2020 · mimestream.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Mailbird for Mac▲373

    Email the way you like it, now on Mac

    2024 · getmailbird.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Boxy 2▲301

    The best Mac client for Inbox by Gmail

    2017 · boxyapp.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mailplane 4▲101

    The best way to use Gmail on your Mac

    2018 · mailplaneapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Mailplane▲94

    The best way to use [all your] Gmail [accounts] on your mac

    2014 · mailplaneapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Kiwi for G Suite 3.0▲81

    Gmail and Google Apps for the desktop for Enterprise Users

    2020 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Mailbox for Mac (Beta)▲490

    Fly through your email. Now on Mac

    2014 · theverge.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Go for Gmail▲151

    Check your Gmail from your Mac menu bar

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Airmail 3▲555

    A simple, beautiful email client for Mac and iOS

    2016 · airmailapp.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Gmail 5.0▲578

    A facelift for Gmail on iOS

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mail by Apple▲302

    Apple's email client, unbundled 📧

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Mailbutler 2.0▲162

    Your personal assistant for Gmail and Apple Mail 📬

    2018 · mailbutler.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Peach for Mac▲220

    Unofficial desktop client for 🍑

    2016 · ummjackson.github.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Quartz▲270

    AI email client built for focus. Runs locally on your Mac

    Jun 2026 · quartzmail.ai · its alternatives →

23. 23
    WMail▲115

    OSX App for Google Inbox and Gmail

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Airmail for iOS▲360

    One of the best Mac email clients, now on iPhone

    2016 · airmailapp.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →