# Boomerang for Gmail vs Canary Mail Comparison | | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 423 | 53 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Per Month | Free | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Boomerang for Gmail Pros: - Easy Scheduling (3 reviews) - Reminders (3 reviews) Cons: - Poor Interface Design (2 reviews) - Time-Consuming (2 reviews) ### Canary Mail Pros: - Ease of Use (28 reviews) - AI Integration (16 reviews) Cons: - Email Issues (8 reviews) - Improvement Needed (6 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (342 reviews) | 8.7 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (346 reviews) | 9.3 (34 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (60 reviews) | 9.7 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (55 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (173 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (338 reviews) | 9.3 (33 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Boomerang for Gmail #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic (our free plan) Price: Free Per Month Description: Free Trial Key Features: - Message Credits - 10 per month - Supported Accounts - Gmail/G Suite (Google Apps) - Send Later [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/boomerang-for-gmail/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Canary Mail #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: Free Description: Core inbox for students & personal use. Covers up to 2 devices. Key Features: - Unified Inbox - Read Receipts (Lite) - Snooze & Pin [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/canary-mail/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### AI Writing Assistant | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A | | **Canary Mail** | 8.4/10 | 12 | #### Grammar | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Grammar Check** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Tone Check** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | | **Sentence Formatting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | #### Formatting | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Plagiarism Check** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Style Editor** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Citation Finder** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Content | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Idea Recommendation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **Content Generation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Form Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Product Type | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Standalone Application** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | | **Plugin** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | ### Email Client | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A | | **Canary Mail** | 8.2/10 | 15 | #### Inbox Tools | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | | **Filters** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | #### Coordination Tools | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | | **Contacts** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | 6.3 (10 reviews) | #### Software Options | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | | **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | #### Email Client - Agentic AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Appointment Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | 7.6/10 | 104 | | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | #### Notifications | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Confirmations & Reminders** | 8.9 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Appointment Follow-Up** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Scheduling Notifications** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Settings | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Time Zone Detection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Availability Settings** | 8.9 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Blocked Time Settings** | 8.9 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Branding** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Links** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 8.7 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Website Integration** | 7.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment Acceptance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Video Conferencing** | 7.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 6.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.0 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | 7.5/10 | 67 | | **Canary Mail** | 8.7/10 | 17 | #### Sorting & Filtering | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Attachment Search** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **Tags** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (15 reviews) | | **AI Sorting** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Predefined Rules** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (15 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Gmail Integration** | 9.6 (64 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | | **Apple Calendar Integration** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (14 reviews) | #### Time Management | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (15 reviews) | | **Email Automation** | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 9.4 (15 reviews) | | **Snooze** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (28 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 5.7 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (28 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Email Management | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A | | **Canary Mail** | 7.9/10 | 19 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (16 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A | | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Google Workspace Office Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A | | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Google Workspace Office Tools | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | 7.8/10 | 205 | | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Email Tracking | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Open Rates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Link Activity** | 8.2 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Attachment Activity** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Customizations | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Email Platform Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Email Scheduling** | 9.5 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | 8.8 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Email Categorization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 4.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Appointment Reminder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Boomerang for Gmail** | 9.2/10 | 58 | | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | #### Features | Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Standalone Booking** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrated App** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | | **SMS** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Email** | 9.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Voice** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Confirmation and Cancellation** | 9.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Email Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-tracking), [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management) **Unique to Boomerang for Gmail (3):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Google Workspace Office Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-workspace-office-tools), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling) **Unique to Canary Mail (4):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client), [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-writing-assistant), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Boomerang for Gmail | Canary Mail | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 61.6% | 86.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 9.8% | | **Enterprise** | 10.1% | 3.9% | ### By Industry #### Boomerang for Gmail - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.7% - **Computer Software:** 7.8% - **Education Management:** 6.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.9% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Internet:** 3.2% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.9% - **Financial Services:** 2.9% - **Management Consulting:** 2.7% - **Other:** 48.1% #### Canary Mail - **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.7% - **Consulting:** 9.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9% - **Computer Software:** 3.9% - **Real Estate:** 3.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9% - **Higher Education:** 3.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9% - **Internet:** 3.9% - **Other:** 39.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Boomerang for Gmail - [Vendasta Yesware](https://www.g2.com/products/vendasta-yesware/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (821 reviews) - [Mixmax](https://www.g2.com/products/mixmax/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1458 reviews) - [Gmelius](https://www.g2.com/products/gmelius/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (776 reviews) - 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Android devices, iOS devices version 10 and up, Hope that helps" - Title: [What is Boomerang for Gmail used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-boomerang-for-gmail-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I love the features that let me schedule meetings directly from email. It cuts down on the back and forth so much! If you schedule a lot of interviews for..." - Title: [How to automate different replies regarding the sender or type of answer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15597-how-to-automate-different-replies-regarding-the-sender-or-type-of-answer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "1. Open an existing thread. Or write and send a new email to someone, then open that new message in your Sent Mail folder. 2. Open a reply to the..." ### Canary Mail No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/boomerang-for-gmail-vs-canary-mail)