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At a Glance
Mailbird
Mailbird
Star Rating
(96)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.28 Per Month
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Shift
Shift
Star Rating
(181)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free User / Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Mailbird's unified inbox feature scores 8.7, allowing for efficient email management, while Shift excels with a score of 9.4, providing a more seamless experience for users managing multiple accounts.
  • Reviewers mention that Mailbird's ease of use is rated at 7.7, which is decent, but Shift stands out with a higher score of 9.0, indicating a more intuitive interface that users find easier to navigate.
  • G2 users highlight that Mailbird's email automation feature is rated low at 3.7, which can hinder productivity, whereas Shift offers better task management tools with a score of 7.6, making it easier for users to stay organized.
  • Users on G2 note that Mailbird's integration with Gmail is rated at 6.0, which some find limiting, while Shift provides a more robust integration experience, particularly with Microsoft Outlook, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Reviewers say that Mailbird's quality of support is rated at 7.0, which some users find lacking, while Shift's support is rated at 8.5, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer service experience.
  • Users report that Mailbird's desktop application is rated at 7.2, which is functional but not exceptional, while Shift's desktop application shines with a score of 9.3, offering a more feature-rich and user-friendly experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mailbird
Mailbird Standard Yearly
$2.28
Per Month
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Shift
Basic
Free
User / Year
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Free Trial
Mailbird
Free Trial is available
Shift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.2
75
8.5
162
Ease of Use
7.7
75
9.0
166
Ease of Setup
8.0
18
9.0
113
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
9.1
39
Quality of Support
7.0
61
8.5
113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
11
8.5
36
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
74
8.9
162
Features by Category
7.6
227
8.3
834
Inbox Tools
8.7
30
9.4
112
7.2
30
8.1
103
7.7
27
7.9
99
7.6
28
8.4
107
Coordination Tools
7.6
27
8.2
104
7.6
30
7.5
98
7.0
23
7.5
100
Software Options
7.2
32
9.3
111
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
485
Login Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
96
Productivity
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customization
Not enough data
7.0
93
Not enough data
9.4
101
Not enough data
7.8
95
5.3
35
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
5.0
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
3.8
8
Not enough data
Integrations
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Management
6.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird
Shift
Shift
Mailbird and Shift are categorized as Email Client
Unique Categories
Mailbird
Mailbird is categorized as Email Management
Shift
Shift is categorized as Browser and Unified Workspaces
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mailbird
Mailbird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.3%
Shift
Shift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Mailbird
Mailbird
Information Technology and Services
21.7%
Marketing and Advertising
10.9%
Computer Software
9.8%
Entertainment
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Other
48.9%
Shift
Shift
Marketing and Advertising
21.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Computer Software
5.0%
Consulting
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
55.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mailbird
Mailbird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John H.
JH
John H.
Verified User in Internet

Extremely easy to use. Clean interface. Zero problems so far combining multiple email account sources (outlook, gmail, website domains, ect). Also like the additional Trello integration so I can access it without leaving the email client.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Liam G.
LG
Liam G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The lack of integrity of Mailbird management thinking they can side step their obligations to existing customers and expect them to pay more money to them?

Shift
Shift
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Greg A.
GA
Greg A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Shift allows me to access all of the tools I need to run my business on one single screen interface which saves me a ton of time throughout my work day. Switching quickly between tools like Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Quickbooks is a game changer...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

With every update it gets worse. And by worse it's like they're not doing any testing before they release an update and then wait for the customer to tell them what is not working. It's just so sad and it really bums me out. I came to G2 to find an...

Alternatives
Mailbird
Mailbird Alternatives
Front
Front
Add Front
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Add Thunderbird
BlueMail
BlueMail
Add BlueMail
Microsoft Outlook
Outlook
Add Microsoft Outlook
Shift
Shift Alternatives
Focos
Focos
Add Focos
Microsoft Outlook
Outlook
Add Microsoft Outlook
Front
Front
Add Front
Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Add Thunderbird
Discussions
Mailbird
Mailbird Discussions
Is Mailbird really free?
2 comments
Gjergji K.
GK
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....Read more
Why do my emails get stuck in the outbox?
1 comment
Carlos C.
CC
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...Read more
Is Mailbird any good?
1 comment
Julian M.
JM
Bruh it's hella chill.Read more
Shift
Shift Discussions
What is the use of Shift app?
3 comments
Brian S.
BS
It keeps you focused and helps manage your productivity by being a one-stop-shop for everything you use daily. Read more
What is the Shift program?
1 comment
Brian S.
BS
<p>Did you get an answer for this?</p>Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Shift has no more discussions with answers