Inboxed vs. Mimestream
Mimestream is a beautifully crafted native Mac email client. But it only works with Gmail. Inboxed supports any IMAP account and adds local AI that Mimestream doesn't have.
| Feature | Mimestream | Inboxed |
|---|---|---|
| Email Providers | Gmail only | Any IMAP account |
| AI Features | None (Apple Intelligence only) | Local LLM (Apple MLX) |
| Privacy | Gmail data policies apply | 100% On-Device AI |
| Cost | $50/year | Free (Pro: $1 lifetime) |
| Architecture | Native Swift | Native Rust + Tauri |
| Smart Search | Gmail search | Semantic AI search |
Beyond Gmail. Beyond basic.
Mimestream is excellent — if you only use Gmail. But the moment you need a work Exchange account, a Fastmail address, or a ProtonMail bridge, you're stuck.
Inboxed supports any IMAP provider and adds AI intelligence that Mimestream simply doesn't offer. Summaries, smart replies, and semantic search — all running locally on your Mac.