What matters
KiteMail
Typical email apps
01Inbox organisation
Primary, Social and OffersAutomatic categories, pins, folders and custom folders keep important mail close.
Varies by appOften a unified inbox, manual folders or a different sorting system.
02Reading email
Complete messages, kept readableResponsive HTML, images, conversation threads, attachments and calendar invitations.
Core reading is commonHTML handling, conversation layout and attachment tools differ.
03Writing email
Rich compose, reply and forwardFormatting, files, images, emoji, drafts and the original email content with its assets.
Usually includedFormatting and forwarding quality can differ across apps and platforms.
04Message actions
Act on one message or manyBulk select, move, archive, delete, mark read, spam, block sender and unsubscribe.
Common tools, different workflowsBulk actions and sender controls are not presented the same way everywhere.
05Search & reminders
Search now, remember laterSearch sender, subject or message text. Pro adds saved searches, snooze and reply reminders.
Depth variesSome apps reserve full search and follow-up tools for paid plans.
06Writing workflows
Built for messages you send oftenPro adds plain-text and HTML signatures, reusable templates and Send Later.
Often split across plansTemplates, signatures and scheduled sending may have separate limits.
07Rules & security
Control and context on your devicePro adds sender rules and KiteMail Shield details for SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
Implementation variesRules and sender-authentication detail depend on the service and plan.
08Notifications & gestures
Choose what interrupts youPer-category notifications and configurable left and right swipe actions.
Usually configurableThe available categories and gesture actions differ by app.
09Calendar & appearance
Mail that fits the rest of your dayAdd invitations to your calendar. Pro adds new events and light, dark, system or scheduled themes.
May require another appCalendar integration and theme scheduling are not universal.
10Accounts & price
Two accounts free; $19.99 once for ProConnect Gmail, Outlook, iCloud or standard IMAP. Pro supports more than two accounts.
Different limits and payment modelsSubscriptions, donations and desktop licences are common.
11Platform
Android available nowiOS, Windows and macOS versions are in progress.
Varies by appSome focus on mobile, desktop or a particular operating system.
Other email apps differ by product, platform and plan. Check the app you are considering for its current terms.
