Best Mimestream Alternatives in 2026
Mimestream is a gorgeous Mac email client — but it's Gmail-only with no AI features. If you need multi-provider support or AI intelligence, these alternatives deliver.
#1 TOP PICK
Inboxed
Any IMAP account plus local AI intelligence. Native macOS performance with summaries, smart replies, and semantic search.
Pros
- • Free
- • Any IMAP provider
- • Local AI
- • Native macOS
Cons
- • macOS only
- • Newer app
#2
Spark
A cross-platform email client with smart inbox, AI features, and team collaboration.
Pros
- • Multi-provider
- • AI features
- • Team features
Cons
- • Cloud AI
- • Emails on Readdle servers
- • $59/year
#3
Canary Mail
A multi-platform email client with AI features and encryption support.
Pros
- • Multi-provider
- • AI features
- • Encryption
Cons
- • Cloud AI processing
- • $20/year
- • Privacy claims questionable
#4
Apple Mail
Apple's built-in email client supports any IMAP/Exchange account natively.
Pros
- • Pre-installed
- • Multi-provider
- • Free
Cons
- • No AI
- • Basic search
- • Aging feature set
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