Inboxed vs. Mailspring
Mailspring is a solid Electron-based email client. But Electron apps can't match native performance, and Mailspring lacks built-in AI entirely.
| Feature | Mailspring | Inboxed |
|---|---|---|
| AI Features | None | Local LLM (Apple MLX) |
| Architecture | Electron (Chromium) | Rust + Tauri (Native) |
| Performance | ~300MB RAM | ~50MB RAM |
| Cost | $8/mo (Pro) | Free (Pro: $1 lifetime) |
| Privacy | Mailspring ID required | No account needed |
Native performance. Built-in intelligence.
Mailspring brought modern design to desktop email, but it's still an Electron app with no AI features. Inboxed is what Mailspring would be if it were rebuilt from scratch for Apple Silicon.