Inboxed vs. Canary Mail
Canary Mail markets itself as a private AI email client. But its AI features rely on cloud APIs. Inboxed is the real deal — 100% local AI.
| Feature | Canary Mail | Inboxed |
|---|---|---|
| AI Processing | Cloud API (marketed as private) | Genuinely local (Apple MLX) |
| Privacy | Cloud AI processing | 100% On-Device |
| Cost | $20/year | Free (Pro: $1 lifetime) |
| Architecture | Swift (Native) | Rust + Tauri (Native) |
| AI Model Size | API-dependent | 7B+ params on Metal |
Real privacy, not marketing.
Canary Mail calls its AI "private" — but it sends your emails to OpenAI's API for processing. That's not private; that's outsourcing.
Inboxed runs a 7B+ parameter LLM directly on your Mac's GPU using Apple Metal. Your emails never leave your device. That's real privacy.