Compare Boomerang for Gmail and Fastmail 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Boomerang for Gmail
Star Rating
(415)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansFastmail
Star Rating
(17)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Boomerang for Gmail excels in its integration with Gmail, achieving a high rating of 9.6, while Fastmail's integration capabilities are less robust, leading to a lower user satisfaction in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Boomerang for Gmail's email scheduling feature is highly praised, with a score of 9.5, allowing users to send emails at optimal times, whereas Fastmail's scheduling capabilities do not receive the same level of acclaim.
- G2 users highlight Boomerang's quality of support, scoring 8.8, as a significant advantage, while Fastmail's support is noted to be lacking, with a score of only 6.9, leading to frustrations among users seeking assistance.
- Users on G2 appreciate Boomerang's advanced notification features, particularly the appointment follow-up and confirmations, which scored 9.2 and 8.9 respectively, while Fastmail's notification system does not offer the same level of functionality.
- Reviewers say that Boomerang for Gmail's email automation features, such as snooze and unified inbox, are highly effective, scoring 8.8 and 8.7, while Fastmail's automation features are perceived as less intuitive and effective.
- Users report that Boomerang's analytics capabilities, particularly in tracking open rates and link activity, are superior with scores of 8.8 and 8.3, whereas Fastmail's analytics features do not provide the same depth of insight, leading to a less informed user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Boomerang for Gmail
Basic (our free plan)
Free
Per Month
Free Trial
- Message Credits - 10 per month
- Supported Accounts - Gmail/G Suite (Google Apps)
- Send Later
Fastmail
Standard
$5.00
1 User Per Month
Enhanced features for home or work.
- Everything on the the Basic plan
- 30GB per user of storage
- Use your own domains (you@yourname) and use up to 100 domains
Free Trial
Boomerang for Gmail
Free Trial is available
Fastmail
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
338
7.7
10
Ease of Use
9.1
342
7.8
10
Ease of Setup
9.1
58
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
54
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
170
6.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
48
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
334
6.5
10
Features by Category
Notifications
8.9
92
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
Settings
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
Personalization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Integrations
8.7
76
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
63
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customizations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
190
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Features
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
47
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Boomerang for Gmail and Fastmail are categorized as Email Management
Unique Categories
Boomerang for Gmail is categorized as Appointment Reminder, Google Workspace Office Tools, Email Tracking, and Online Appointment Scheduling
Fastmail has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Boomerang for Gmail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Fastmail
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Computer Software
7.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Other
64.2%
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Human Resources
11.8%
Translation and Localization
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Other
35.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Boomerang for Gmail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Janelle G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love that you can overlay all of your coworker's calendars with a simple selection tool. I also love that it is all done directly in my gmail app and I don't have to switch back and forth between email and my Google calendar. It is super easy to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ralf R.
Verified User in Computer Software
Many errors. For ex when sharing multiple calendars. Also not showing unavailability when you have a full day event in the calendar, etc.
Fastmail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It's fast - much faster than Google Apps - and has a far less cluttered layout.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Now they're billing you two years in advance at $55. Keep it, I will get my mail for free elsewhere.
Janelle G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love that you can overlay all of your coworker's calendars with a simple selection tool. I also love that it is all done directly in my gmail app and I don't have to switch back and forth between email and my Google calendar. It is super easy to...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It's fast - much faster than Google Apps - and has a far less cluttered layout.
Ralf R.
Verified User in Computer Software
Many errors. For ex when sharing multiple calendars. Also not showing unavailability when you have a full day event in the calendar, etc.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Now they're billing you two years in advance at $55. Keep it, I will get my mail for free elsewhere.
Discussions
Is it Possible to use in Other Mailing Platform
5 comments
Official Response from Boomerang for Gmail
All of the features in Boomerang for Gmail are available in Boomerang for Outlook and there is both an iOS and Android app.Read more
How to automate different replies regarding the sender or type of answer?
1 comment
GI
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...Read more
What is Boomerang for Gmail used for?
1 comment
AM
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...Read more
Fastmail has no more discussions with answers
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