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About Mimestream
What is Mimestream?
Mimestream is a native macOS email client built specifically for Gmail. It connects directly via the Gmail API, offering a lightning-fast experience with full support for Gmail labels, filters, categories, and search — bypassing the limitations of standard IMAP clients. Mimestream solves the problem of sluggish email performance and fragmented Gmail workflows on desktop, giving you a seamless, Gmail-optimized environment right on your Mac.
Who Is It For?
Mimestream is ideal for Gmail power users on macOS — professionals, freelancers, and teams managing multiple Gmail accounts (personal, work, education) who want native macOS polish, offline-like speed, and advanced features like profiles, working hours, and unified inbox. It is not for users of other email services (Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud) or those who prefer web-only access.
Real Use Cases
Manage all your Gmail accounts in one native app; triage your inbox with Gmail categories and custom labels; respond to calendar invitations with one click; use snoozing and vacation responses without leaving the app; and block email trackers for privacy. With Profiles, you can keep work and personal life separate, with custom notification schedules and Focus filters.
Key features
- Gmail API Integration — Lightning-fast performance with full Gmail feature support, unlike IMAP clients.
- Multiple Accounts & Profiles — Add all your Gmail accounts, assign colors, and separate work/personal with custom notifications.
- Labels, Filters & Search — Manage Gmail labels, server-side filters, and use Gmail-backed search directly.
- Unified & Separate Inboxes — View all inboxes together or keep them isolated per account.
- Calendar Invite Management — Respond to invites and view Google/Apple Calendar side by side to check availability.
- Tracking Prevention — Block email trackers from 75+ services for private reading.
- Snooze, Templates & Vacation Response — Schedule messages, send pre-written templates with variables, and set vacation auto-replies.
SaaSpartout Score
7.3
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Mimestream Pricing
Mimestream pricing: from $49.99/yr.
Individual
Everything for individual use, including free family sharing. $49.99/year or $4.99/month. Includes all Google accounts, use on up to 5 devices, and sharing with immediate family.
Group
For teams and organizations. $49.99/seat/year or $4.99/seat/month. Includes everything in Individual, plus centralized billing and easy seat management. Need more than 50 seats? Contact sales.
Try Mimestream free for 14 days – no credit card required!
Frequently asked questions
What is Mimestream?
Mimestream is a native macOS email client that uses the Gmail API for fast, feature-rich email management. It supports Gmail labels, filters, categories, multiple accounts, and more.
How much does Mimestream cost?
Mimestream Individual plan is $49.99/year or $4.99/month. The Group plan is $49.99/seat/year or $4.99/seat/month. There is no one-time purchase option.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, Mimestream offers a fully functional 14-day free trial that does not require a credit card.
Who is Mimestream best for?
Mimestream is best for macOS users who rely on Gmail (personal, work, or school accounts) and want a native, fast client with advanced features like unified inbox, profiles, and label management. It is not for users of other email services.
What are the main Mimestream alternatives?
Alternatives include native Gmail web app, Apple Mail, Spark, Outlook for Mac, and Mailplane. Mimestream is unique for its deep Gmail API integration and macOS-native design.
Can I share my Mimestream subscription with family?
Yes, the Individual plan allows sharing with immediate family members (partners, children, parents living in the same household) across up to 5 devices.
