Best for: Privacy-conscious users with several accounts who want cheap AI help
Price: Freemium · from $3/month
Free: Free forever for personal use on up to 2 devices, without AI Copilot
Platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Made by: Cartasec Pte. Ltd.
App store ratings: iOS 4.5★ (8.8K) · Android 4.2★ (7.7K)

What it is

Canary Mail combines Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Exchange and IMAP accounts in one inbox. Its AI Copilot drafts, proofreads and summarises email and highlights important messages, alongside read receipts and PGP encryption.

What the AI does

AI Copilot drafts and replies
Thread summaries
Proofreading
Priority inbox insights

Pros and cons

Very cheap AI plan
Strong privacy and encryption options
One inbox for many providers
Apps on all major platforms

Not built for shared team inboxes
Little inbox automation
AI needs a paid plan, billed yearly

How it scores

Email help quality6.5

Ease of use7.5

Features6.5

Value for money9

Platforms9.5

Capable rather than class-leading AI, at a very low price.

Feature checklist · 4 of 9

Works with both Gmail and Outlook accounts (yes)
Summarises long email threads (yes)
Drafts replies in your own writing style (no)
Automatically sorts or prioritises your inbox (yes)
Ask AI questions about your inbox (no)
Free plan includes AI features (no)
iPhone and Android apps (yes)
Team collaboration or shared inboxes (no)
Helps schedule meetings from email (no)

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Gmail with Gemini 8.3/10Anyone already using Gmail who wants AI help without switching apps
Superhuman Mail 8.0/10Professionals who handle a lot of email every day and will pay for speed
Spark Mail 8.0/10People juggling several email accounts who want AI help at a low price
Shortwave 7.6/10Gmail and Google Workspace users who want an AI-first inbox