Mimestream
A native macOS email client built specifically for Gmail and Google Workspace accounts.
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About Mimestream
Mimestream is a Mac email client made only for Gmail and Google Workspace. Instead of IMAP it uses the Gmail API, so labels, categories, filters, aliases, vacation responses and signatures behave exactly as they do in Gmail's web interface, and syncing is fast. It is a native Swift app with a Mac look, keyboard shortcuts, multiple accounts, profiles to separate work and personal mail, and support for Google Calendar invitations. An iPhone and iPad version is in beta. There is no free tier after the trial: it is a subscription, billed monthly or yearly, with family sharing included and group billing for teams. The obvious limit is scope. If you have an iCloud, Outlook or Fastmail account, Mimestream cannot read it, and there are no Windows or Android apps. For Mac users who live in Gmail and dislike the browser tab, it is one of the best options.
Best for: Mac users whose email is entirely on Gmail or Google Workspace.
Pros and cons
What works
- Uses the Gmail API, so labels and filters work properly
- Fast, native Mac app with good keyboard support
- Family sharing included in the individual plan
Why people leave
- Gmail and Google Workspace accounts only
- Mac only, with iOS still in beta
- Subscription with no free tier
Top Mimestream alternatives
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Superhuman Mail66.5A premium Gmail client with AI and a split inbox, on more platforms.
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Shortwave62.6Gmail-focused client with AI triage and apps beyond the Mac.
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Apple Mail59.6Free and built in, if you can live with how it handles labels.
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Spark57.2Cross-platform and free to start, supporting non-Gmail accounts too.
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Airmail55.3A highly customisable Apple client that supports any provider.
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Mimestream: common questions
Is Mimestream free?
No, Mimestream is a paid product. Price: $49.99/year or $4.99/month (checked on Mimestream's own site).
Is Mimestream open source?
No, Mimestream is not open source.
What platforms does Mimestream run on?
Mimestream is available for macOS.
What are the best alternatives to Mimestream?
The highest-ranked Mimestream alternatives right now are Superhuman Mail, Shortwave and Apple Mail. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.