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At a Glance
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.75 Per Month
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Shift
Shift
Star Rating
(204)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free User / Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Shift excels in providing a Unified Inbox with a score of 9.4, allowing seamless management of multiple email accounts, while Kiwi for Gmail offers a slightly higher score of 9.7, indicating a more refined experience in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Kiwi for Gmail shines with its Calendar integration, scoring 9.6, which enhances productivity by allowing users to manage their schedules directly within the app, compared to Shift's score of 8.3.
  • G2 users highlight that Shift's Filters feature, with a score of 8.2, is less effective than Kiwi for Gmail's 9.1, suggesting that users find it easier to organize their emails with Kiwi's more robust filtering options.
  • Users on G2 report that while both products offer a Desktop Application, Shift scores 9.3 and Kiwi for Gmail scores 9.6, indicating that Kiwi may provide a more user-friendly desktop experience.
  • Reviewers say that Shift's Task Management feature, scoring 7.6, is less comprehensive than Kiwi for Gmail's 8.5, which suggests that users may find it easier to keep track of their tasks with Kiwi's more effective tools.
  • Users report that Shift's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which is slightly better than Kiwi for Gmail's 8.3, indicating that users may have a marginally better experience when seeking help with Shift.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail Standard
$2.75
Per Month
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Shift
Basic
Free
User / Year
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Free Trial
Kiwi for Gmail
Free Trial is available
Shift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37
8.6
186
Ease of Use
9.7
37
9.0
190
Ease of Setup
9.3
10
9.1
137
Ease of Admin
9.4
9
9.1
47
Quality of Support
8.3
29
8.5
132
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
8.6
43
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
37
9.1
186
Features by Category
9.2
29
8.4
133
Inbox Tools
9.7
26
9.5
130
9.1
28
8.3
121
9.0
17
8.0
117
8.8
25
8.5
125
Coordination Tools
9.5
25
8.2
122
9.3
21
7.6
116
8.5
11
7.6
118
Software Options
9.7
29
9.3
129
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.2
124
Login Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
116
Productivity
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customization
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
9.3
120
Not enough data
7.9
114
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Browser
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Shift
Shift
Kiwi for Gmail and Shift are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail has no unique categories
Shift
Shift is categorized as Browser and Unified Workspaces
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.0%
Shift
Shift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Marketing and Advertising
18.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Management Consulting
6.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.1%
Other
49.0%
Shift
Shift
Marketing and Advertising
21.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Consulting
5.4%
Computer Software
4.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.4%
Other
56.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
C. Brian E.
CE
C. Brian E.
Verified User in Financial Services

As a longtime Outlook user, Kiwi is the tool that finally bridged the gap between Microsoft's Office Suite and Google Workspace. With the nature of Google's collaborative tools, yet the power of a desktop top application, Kiwi has made the transition...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Scott W.
SW
Scott W.
Verified User in Consulting

I paid for a year of Kiwi after having been a user for years under their old plan. I was OK with doing so beccause they explained that their operating costs were not being met with the "lifetime" fee they had oroginally charged. Here's the problem - I am...

Shift
Shift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Greg A.
GA
Greg A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Shift allows me to access all of the tools I need to run my business on one single screen interface which saves me a ton of time throughout my work day. Switching quickly between tools like Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Quickbooks is a game changer...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

With every update it gets worse. And by worse it's like they're not doing any testing before they release an update and then wait for the customer to tell them what is not working. It's just so sad and it really bums me out. I came to G2 to find an...

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Discussions
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail Discussions
Is Kiwi for Gmail good?
2 comments
Official Response from Kiwi for Gmail
It is INCREDIBLE. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve productivity, for either themself or their team.Read more
Is Kiwi for Gmail free?
2 comments
Terry P.
TP
There is a basic free version. However, the PRO has more features and is not expensive. About $30 a year. A bargain. Read more
How do i
1 comment
Amanda M.
AM
Sorry Andi, Could you rephrase your question? We would love to help! Read more
Shift
Shift Discussions
What is the use of Shift app?
3 comments
Brian S.
BS
It keeps you focused and helps manage your productivity by being a one-stop-shop for everything you use daily. Read more
What is the Shift program?
1 comment
Brian S.
BS
<p>Did you get an answer for this?</p>Read more
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Shift has no more discussions with answers