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At a Glance
Canary Mail
Canary Mail
Star Rating
(52)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Mailbird
Mailbird
Star Rating
(99)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.28 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Mailbird's unified inbox feature scores a 6.7, which is significantly lower than Canary Mail's impressive 9.6 rating, indicating that users find Mailbird's inbox management less efficient and user-friendly.
  • Reviewers mention that Mailbird's email automation capabilities are rated at 3.7, which is a stark contrast to Canary Mail's 9.4, suggesting that users appreciate the advanced automation features offered by Canary Mail for streamlining their email processes.
  • G2 users highlight that Mailbird's ease of use is rated at 7.7, while Canary Mail excels with a score of 9.2, indicating that users find Canary Mail more intuitive and easier to navigate, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Users on G2 report that Mailbird's integration with Microsoft Outlook is rated at 8.2, but it falls short compared to Canary Mail's seamless Gmail integration, which boasts a remarkable 9.8 rating, making it a preferred choice for users heavily reliant on Gmail.
  • Reviewers mention that Mailbird's task management feature scores a 7.0, while users find Canary Mail's task management capabilities less satisfactory at 6.3, indicating that Mailbird may have a slight edge in this area despite overall lower ratings.
  • Users say that Mailbird's grammar check feature is rated at 8.6, which is commendable, but Canary Mail's tone check and sentence formatting features, rated at 7.9 and 8.5 respectively, suggest that users appreciate the nuanced writing assistance provided by Canary Mail.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canary Mail
Free
Free
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Mailbird
Mailbird Standard Yearly
$2.28
Per Month
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Free Trial
Canary Mail
Free Trial is available
Mailbird
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
31
7.2
78
Ease of Use
9.2
33
7.7
78
Ease of Setup
9.7
11
8.1
21
Ease of Admin
9.3
9
9.3
14
Quality of Support
9.2
25
6.9
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
9
7.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
32
6.8
77
Features by Category
8.0
12
Not enough data
Grammar
8.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Formatting
6.3
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
Content
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Product Type
9.7
11
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
36
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
7.3
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
7.7
30
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
7.0
25
Software Options
Not enough data
7.3
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
17
5.3
13
Sorting & Filtering
9.0
16
5.5
13
8.4
15
Feature Not Available
8.7
15
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
4.7
11
Integrations
8.3
13
Feature Not Available
9.8
15
Feature Not Available
8.1
14
Feature Not Available
Time Management
9.7
15
6.9
12
9.4
15
Feature Not Available
8.8
14
6.1
11
Generative AI
7.8
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.7
13
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canary Mail
Canary Mail
Mailbird
Mailbird
Canary Mail and Mailbird are categorized as Email Management
Unique Categories
Canary Mail
Canary Mail is categorized as Email Encryption, AI Writing Assistant, and Email
Mailbird
Mailbird is categorized as Email Client
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canary Mail
Canary Mail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.0%
Mailbird
Mailbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Canary Mail
Canary Mail
Marketing and Advertising
12.0%
Consulting
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Real Estate
4.0%
Other
60.0%
Mailbird
Mailbird
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Marketing and Advertising
11.6%
Computer Software
9.5%
Entertainment
4.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Other
49.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canary Mail
Canary Mail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Canary Mail has proven itself to be a solid email client that I've come to rely on. Canary Mail's simplicity is its winning feature. Navigating and using the app is a breeze and its stability is noteworthy.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Real Estate

The AI feature is writing responses is pretty weird and not that useful. You write a prompt and it repeats what you say, want to lengthen it?...it doesn't grasp the concept of the email. When you pin or forward an email, it doesn't mark it as read.

Mailbird
Mailbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John H.
JH
John H.
Verified User in Internet

Extremely easy to use. Clean interface. Zero problems so far combining multiple email account sources (outlook, gmail, website domains, ect). Also like the additional Trello integration so I can access it without leaving the email client.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Elias L.
EL
Elias L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Having to pay again for Mailbird 3 feels like a betrayal of the trust I put in the "lifetime" deal for Mailbird 2. The term "lifetime" implies a long-term commitment, which I assumed would include subsequent versions of the software. However, it appears...

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Discussions
Canary Mail
Canary Mail Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Canary Mail has no discussions with answers
Mailbird
Mailbird Discussions
Is Mailbird really free?
2 comments
Gjergji K.
GK
No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next....Read more
Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?
1 comment
Carlos C.
CC
Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the...Read more
Is Mailbird any good?
1 comment
Julian M.
JM
Bruh it's hella chill.Read more