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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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Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Star Rating
(329)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Thunderbird's "Unified Inbox" feature is effective, scoring 8.9, but Kiwi for Gmail excels with a score of 9.7, making it easier for users to manage multiple email accounts in one place.
  • Reviewers mention that while Thunderbird offers solid "Calendar" integration at 8.4, Kiwi for Gmail significantly outperforms it with a score of 9.6, providing seamless scheduling and event management directly within the email interface.
  • G2 users highlight that Thunderbird's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.7, but Kiwi for Gmail shines with a higher score of 9.7, indicating a more intuitive user experience that simplifies email management for everyday users.
  • Users on G2 note that Thunderbird's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.9, which is lower than Kiwi for Gmail's 8.3, suggesting that users may find more responsive and helpful support when using Kiwi for Gmail.
  • Reviewers say that Thunderbird's "Task Management" feature scores 8.3, but Kiwi for Gmail's score of 8.5 indicates a slight edge, with users appreciating its straightforward task tracking capabilities integrated within their email workflow.
  • Users report that Thunderbird's "Filters" feature is rated at 8.9, while Kiwi for Gmail's score of 9.1 reflects a more robust filtering system that allows for better organization and prioritization of emails, enhancing productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail Standard
$2.75
Per Month
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Thunderbird
No pricing available
Free Trial
Kiwi for Gmail
Free Trial is available
Thunderbird
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37
8.7
294
Ease of Use
9.7
37
8.7
295
Ease of Setup
9.3
10
8.7
66
Ease of Admin
9.4
9
8.3
57
Quality of Support
8.3
29
7.9
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
8.0
40
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
37
7.6
292
Features by Category
9.2
29
8.5
113
Inbox Tools
9.7
26
8.9
96
9.1
28
8.9
102
9.0
17
8.5
91
8.8
25
8.7
99
Coordination Tools
9.5
25
8.4
85
9.3
21
8.5
94
8.5
11
8.3
83
Software Options
9.7
29
9.1
102
Feature Not Available
7.4
55
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Time Management
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Kiwi for Gmail and Thunderbird are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail has no unique categories
Thunderbird
Thunderbird is categorized as Email Management
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%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
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%
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Computer Software
12.1%
Internet
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
60.2%
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
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

Lack of dark mode in some apps can be a little frustrating

Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sunny K.
SK
Sunny K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It has proven to be a very good tool for email marketing, it is easy to add or configure multiple accounts, it is easy to operate and the user interface is also good, and the best part is that it is free. Thunderbird mail is a good tool for sending HTML...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

It's kind of older. Probably competes well with an Outlook 2000, or Lotus Notes style interface. It's had some upgrades, but unless you are a Netscape or Firefox lover from yesteryear, it's just not common enough to be a modern email program.

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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
Thunderbird
Thunderbird Discussions
Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?
2 comments
Erik C.
EC
CONTROL-V or right-click and Paste will keep the cells intact. Right click and "Paste Without Formatting" pastes only the raw data, but not in cells. Read more
Has anyone managed to use the copy and paste function from excell?
1 comment
Brad R.
BR
Thunderbird does not recognize Excel’s formatting the way Outlook can. But, it can recognize formatting from Word. Copy paste from Excel to Word, then from...Read more
What is the use of Thunderbird software?
1 comment
Supreet K.
SK
It allows you to manage multiple emails in a single window without back and forth switching. That's the main use I found. Besides that, it also has a good...Read more