# Canary Mail, Mailbird vs BlueMail Comparison | | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 53 | 101 | 53 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | $5.75 Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Canary Mail Pros: - Features (14 reviews) - Intuitive (12 reviews) Cons: - Email Issues (8 reviews) - Improvement Needed (6 reviews) ### Mailbird Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Setup Ease (3 reviews) Cons: - Bug Issues (3 reviews) - Lack of Integration (3 reviews) ### BlueMail Cons: - Bug Issues (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 7.2 (79 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 7.7 (79 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 6.9 (64 reviews) | 7.9 (31 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 6.9 (78 reviews) | 7.7 (40 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### 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 ### BlueMail #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### AI Writing Assistant | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | 8.4/10 | 12 | | **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A | | **BlueMail** | N/A | N/A | #### Grammar | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Grammar Check** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tone Check** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sentence Formatting** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Formatting | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Plagiarism Check** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Style Editor** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Citation Finder** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Idea Recommendation** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Generation** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Form Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Product Type | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Application** | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Plugin** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Client | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | 8.2/10 | 15 | | **Mailbird** | 7.7/10 | 37 | | **BlueMail** | N/A | N/A | #### Inbox Tools | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Filters** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reminders** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 7.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Coordination Tools | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Contacts** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 7.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | 6.3 (10 reviews) | 7.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Software Options | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Desktop Application** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 7.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Email Client - Agentic AI | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | 8.7/10 | 17 | | **Mailbird** | 5.8/10 | 13 | | **BlueMail** | 8.0/10 | 7 | #### Sorting & Filtering | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Attachment Search** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 5.5 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **Tags** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **AI Sorting** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Predefined Rules** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 4.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Gmail Integration** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Apple Calendar Integration** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Time Management | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Unified Inbox** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Email Automation** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (5 reviews) | | **Snooze** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 6.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Email Management | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | 7.9/10 | 19 | | **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A | | **BlueMail** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | | **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A | | **BlueMail** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canary Mail** | N/A | N/A | | **Mailbird** | N/A | N/A | | **BlueMail** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Email Tracking | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Open Rates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Link Activity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attachment Activity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customizations | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client), [Email Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-management) **Unique to Canary Mail (4):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-writing-assistant), [Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email), [Email Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-tracking) **Unique to BlueMail (1):** [Other Email Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-email) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Canary Mail | Mailbird | BlueMail | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 86.3% | 80.2% | 56.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 9.8% | 16.7% | 13.0% | | **Enterprise** | 3.9% | 3.1% | 30.4% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### 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% #### BlueMail - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0% - **Management Consulting:** 6.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.5% - **Consumer Services:** 4.3% - **Education Management:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Food & Beverages:** 4.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.3% - **Information Services:** 4.3% - **Architecture & Planning:** 4.3% - **Other:** 43.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Canary Mail - [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews) - [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1248 reviews) - [Proton Mail For Business](https://www.g2.com/products/proton-mail-for-business/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3475 reviews) - [Titan](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-titan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (561 reviews) - [Rytr](https://www.g2.com/products/rytr/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (819 reviews) - [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews) - [Missive](https://www.g2.com/products/missive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) - [Zoho Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (715 reviews) ### Alternatives to Mailbird - [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews) - [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews) - [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3475 reviews) - [Shift](https://www.g2.com/products/redbrick-shift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (264 reviews) - [eM Client](https://www.g2.com/products/em-client/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Mailspring](https://www.g2.com/products/mailspring/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1248 reviews) - [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56388 reviews) - [Hiver](https://www.g2.com/products/hiver/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1283 reviews) ### Alternatives to BlueMail - [Thunderbird](https://www.g2.com/products/thunderbird/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews) - [Spike](https://www.g2.com/products/spike/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Front](https://www.g2.com/products/front/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2466 reviews) - [Microsoft Outlook](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3475 reviews) - [eM Client](https://www.g2.com/products/em-client/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Superhuman Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/superhuman-mail/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1248 reviews) - [K-9 Mail](https://www.g2.com/products/k-9-mail/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Missive](https://www.g2.com/products/missive/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (830 reviews) - [Boomerang for Gmail](https://www.g2.com/products/boomerang-for-gmail/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (423 reviews) - [Hiver](https://www.g2.com/products/hiver/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1283 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Canary Mail No discussions available for this product. ### 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..." ### BlueMail - Title: [Why did the application stop working with Go daddy accounts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-did-the-application-stop-working-with-go-daddy-accounts) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Mine has stopped working on my phone. The e mail address for support does not work" - Title: [What is BlueMail used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bluemail-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Email " - Title: [UI speed](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ui-speed) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "The issue with UI speed in BlueMail for Windows is the way they sync and what is retained offline / local go your PC. I have not found a way to modify it and..." - Title: [How do I successfully log in to my iCloud account](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-successfully-log-in-to-my-icloud-account) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you are looking to link iCloud email to Bluemail you have to get pop3 settings to add in there, check with Apple and see if they have settings for third..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/canary-mail-vs-mailbird-vs-bluemail)