# Boomerang for Gmail vs Mailbird Comparison

| | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 423 | 101 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Per Month | $5.75 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Boomerang for Gmail

Pros:
- Easy Scheduling (3 reviews)
- Reminders (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (2 reviews)
- Time-Consuming (2 reviews)

### Mailbird

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Setup Ease (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Bug Issues (3 reviews)
- Lack of Integration (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (342 reviews) | 7.2 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (346 reviews) | 7.7 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (55 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (173 reviews) | 6.9 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (49 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (338 reviews) | 6.9 (78 reviews) | 

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## 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

### Mailbird

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Mailbird Premium Yearly

Price: $5.75 Per Month

Description: A yearly subscription that gives you access to both Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac on up to three devices. This plan includes all future Mailbird updates—both minor and major—because Lifetime Updates are built in by default.

Key Features:
- Access to Mailbird for Windows and Mailbird for Mac
- Lifetime Updates included by default
- Manage unlimited email accounts

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mailbird/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mailbird** | 7.7/10 | 37 |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Filters** | Not enough data | 7.4 (33 reviews) | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | 7.6 (30 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Contacts** | Not enough data | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 7.1 (26 reviews) | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 7.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Links** | 8.5 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Mailbird** | 5.8/10 | 13 |

#### Sorting & Filtering

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Attachment Search** | Feature Not Available | 5.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Predefined Rules** | Feature Not Available | 4.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Gmail Integration** | 9.6 (64 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Time Management

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Feature Not Available | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Email Automation** | 8.8 (52 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Snooze** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 6.1 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 5.7 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Management

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Google Workspace Office Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Boomerang for Gmail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Google Workspace Office Tools

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Email Tracking

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 4.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Appointment Reminder

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Boomerang for Gmail** | 9.2/10 | 58 |
| **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A |

#### Features

| Feature | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management)

**Unique to Boomerang for Gmail (4):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Google Workspace Office Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-workspace-office-tools), [Email Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-tracking), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling)

**Unique to Mailbird (1):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Boomerang for Gmail | Mailbird | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 61.6% | 80.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.3% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.1% | 3.1% | 

### 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%

#### Mailbird

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.4%
- **Entertainment:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Legal Services:** 2.1%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 37.5%

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## Top Discussions

### Boomerang for Gmail

- Title: [Is it Possible to use in Other Mailing Platform](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-use-in-other-mailing-platform) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Boomerang is available on the desktop through the www. 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..."

### Mailbird

- Title: [Is Mailbird really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mailbird-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No! Mailbird isn't free, but offers a 14-day free trial. Also, keep in mind that the company is developing another email client - it is called Mailbird Next...."
- Title: [Is Mailbird any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mailbird-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Bruh it's hella chill."
- Title: [Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-do-my-emails-get-stuck-in-the-outbox) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mailbird support is horrible - simply right click on the mailbird icon and make sure to select "exit mailbird". Don't just click the X on top to close the..."
- Title: [I need a JOB!!!! let me work with you all.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49856-i-need-a-job-let-me-work-with-you-all) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Joseph,
I have periodic problems with Thunderbird.    I have only two personal email accounts to manage.   Is Mailbird my best option for Win 10 or 11?   If..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/boomerang-for-gmail-vs-mailbird)