# Mimestream

A native Mac email client built on the Gmail API instead of IMAP.

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Website: https://mimestream.com

- Category: [Productivity](https://softbests.com/category/productivity)
- Pricing: Paid
- Platforms: macOS

## Best for

Gmail and Google Workspace users who want a fast, native client instead of the web app.

## Why it deserves attention

Mimestream talks to Gmail through the official API, so labels, filters, snooze, send later, templates and search behave the way Gmail defines them, while the interface is a real AppKit app that opens instantly and handles several accounts. It supports keyboard-driven triage, unified inboxes and system notifications, and a 14-day trial needs no card. The catch: it only works with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts, there is no IMAP or Exchange support, and it runs on subscription at $49.99 a year ($4.99 monthly), covering up to five devices and family sharing. macOS 12 or newer.

## Can replace

- Apple Mail

## Related and alternatives

- [Thunderbird](https://softbests.com/software/thunderbird)