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Gmail with Gemini vs Spark Mail
Gmail with Gemini scores higher overall (8.3 vs 8), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Gmail with Gemini if…
Anyone already using Gmail who wants AI help without switching apps
8.3/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Spark Mail if…
People juggling several email accounts who want AI help at a low price
8.0/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Gmail with Gemini | Spark Mail | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 | #3 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from $7.99/month | Freemium · from $8.25/month |
| Free version | Thread summaries, Help Me Write and suggested replies (US English first, expanding) | Smart Inbox, unlimited accounts and calendar; only a limited preview of AI |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows |
| Made by | Readdle | |
| Email help quality | 7 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Features | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Value for money | 9 | 8.5 |
| Platforms | 9.5 | 10 |
Gmail with Gemini: what the AI does
- Thread summaries (AI Overviews)
- Help Me Write drafting
- Suggested replies in your tone
- Ask questions about your inbox (paid)
- Proofread (paid)
- AI Inbox priority view
- Core features are free and built in
- Nothing new to install or learn
- Huge, well-rated mobile apps
- No third-party access to your mail
- Helper only: it doesn't sort or act on mail for you the way agent tools do
- Best features need a paid Google plan
- Free features roll out region by region, US English first
Spark Mail: what the AI does
- AI writing assistant for drafts and translation
- Thread summaries
- Quick AI replies
- AI Assistant to search and summarise mail
- AI meeting notes
- Free plan with unlimited accounts
- AI at a low price on Plus
- Apps on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows
- Good team collaboration features
- Free plan only previews the AI
- Some users report sync problems across devices
- AI uses monthly credit limits