Best Superhuman Alternatives in 2026

Superhuman charges $30/month for a fast email experience. Here are the best alternatives that deliver similar speed and intelligence — many for free.

#1 TOP PICK

Inboxed

Native macOS email with local AI. Same speed as Superhuman but free, private, and runs entirely on your Mac.

Pros

  • Free (Pro: $1 lifetime)
  • 100% local AI
  • Native macOS performance
  • 10MB app size

Cons

  • macOS only
  • Newer app
Try Inboxed Free
#2

Spark

A polished cross-platform email client with AI features powered by cloud APIs.

Pros

  • Cross-platform
  • Team collaboration
  • Polished UI

Cons

  • $59/year for AI
  • Cloud-based AI
  • Emails stored on Readdle servers
Read our comparison →
#3

HEY

Basecamp's opinionated email service that reimagines inbox management.

Pros

  • Unique workflow
  • Good design philosophy

Cons

  • $99/year
  • No IMAP
  • Locked to @hey.com address
Read our comparison →
#4

Canary Mail

A privacy-focused email client with AI features marketed as on-device.

Pros

  • Clean interface
  • Multiple platforms

Cons

  • AI is cloud-based despite marketing
  • $20/year
Read our comparison →

Ready to make the switch?

Join thousands of users who chose privacy and intelligence.