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I have been using Mailbutler for many years. In fact, I did a review of it way back in 2022. In my line of work, being able to see when someone reads my messages and clicks on a link from my email is very important to me. It helps me be productive and know when I send the link of a finished article to a company that they saw it and that it didn’t get lost in the void of their inbox.

In the past few months, I have experimented with other email clients and have found they are better in lots of ways than Apple Mail. There is one thing that keeps bringing me back to this mail client, and that’s Mailbutler. The feature set that Mailbutler provides gives me what I need to be productive with my email. I use Apple Mail all day long; thus, I use Mailbutler all day long, and without it, I couldn’t do my job.

I’m constantly moving through threads, searching, and sending messages throughout the day, and Mailbutler has continued to be stable and responsive without noticeable slowdowns. The only thing I find that could be better is if Mailbutler made their own email client, so it wouldn’t be limited by Apple’s sandbox.

Since it’s been a few years since we originally reviewed Mailbutler, a lot has changed with the extension and I thought it would be a good time to revisit it. So, what’s new in Mailbutler? Let’s take a look.

Quick Refresher: What is Mailbutler?

Mailbutler is an extension for Apple Mail, Gmail, or Outlook that adds features to the mail client such as mail tracking, scheduling, templates, notes, and AI-powered writing tools. This powerful add-on helps turn a mail client into a much more robust system and transforms email from a transactional process into a more strategic productivity workflow.

The core solutions that Mailbutler now focuses on are:

According to Mailbutler, this structure makes it easier for users to understand the value that the tool provides and also helps their development team have guided, focused strategic product development. Mailbutler describes this shift as an evolution from a collection of individual email tools into a more unified platform. Instead of adding features in isolation, the product is now structured around broader areas that map to how email work actually happens day to day.

From my perspective, this lines up with how the product feels in use. It doesn’t come across as a loose set of separate tools anymore, but more like a system where the core parts of email productivity are intentionally grouped and easier to work through. Another noticeable shift is that Mailbutler is no longer just built for individual users. With the addition of collaboration tools and shared inbox features, it now feels just as relevant for small teams as it does for solo professionals.

What’s Changed Since Our 2022 Review

Since our last review, Mailbutler has grown from a helpful Apple Mail extension into a full-scale AI-powered email productivity and collaboration platform. In 2023, Mailbutler began their shift to AI-powered tools and due to Apple’s shift to using mail extensions exclusively with macOS Sonoma, Mailbutler had to rebuild its Apple Mail integration from the ground up.

This rebuild created a strong foundation for the future of Mailbutler and where it stands today. It didn’t radically change how users interact with the extension, but it did make those interactions feel more seamless and reliable. Instead of dealing with delays, uneven behavior, or small differences between platforms, the extension responded more predictably and felt better integrated into the email workflow. The result is a smoother day-to-day experience where users can focus on composing and managing emails without the tool itself getting in the way.

At the same time, Mailbutler has matured into a more consistent experience across Apple Mail, Gmail, and Outlook. While each platform still has its own limitations, the overall feature set and workflow feel much more aligned no matter which client you are using.

AI is Now Central

AI has become the core of the experience with Mailbutler, shifting the product toward an intelligent email assistant that helps users compose messages, refine tone and clarity, generate replies, and manage follow-ups more efficiently. Instead of simply adding features around email, AI now actively supports and accelerates the writing and decision-making process inside the inbox.

Core AI Features

Mailbutler’s AI features are designed with control in mind. I only get AI assistance when I actively choose to use it, nothing is triggered automatically in the background while I’m working in my inbox. When I do use the AI tools, the content is anonymized before it is processed. That means personal identifiers are stripped out before anything is analyzed, which helps reduce exposure of sensitive information.

Just as important, nothing is sent without my direct action. There are no hidden processes running or silent data transfers tied to AI features. Everything is intentional, which makes it easier to trust how and when the tool is being used. This was a big deal to me as I really value my data privacy.

What stands out to me is that Mailbutler’s AI feels more connected to my actual workflow than what I’ve seen in native email clients. Instead of just generating text, it ties into things like follow-ups, notes, and tracking data, which makes it feel more useful in day-to-day email management.

Shift toward CRM-lite functionality

Mailbutler has also moved beyond pure email enhancement into lightweight relationship management. Users can now access contact insights, view interaction history, and get a clearer sense of communication patterns over time. Collaboration features, such as real-time indicators and contextual updates, help users understand how and when they are engaging with contacts, making email feel more connected to broader relationship tracking without becoming a full CRM system.

Bulk + outreach tools matured

Features like Mail Merge, per-recipient analytics, and template automation have become significantly more robust. What started as simple mass email functionality has developed into a more refined outreach system, allowing users to personalize messaging at scale while still tracking engagement on an individual level. This makes it easier to manage campaigns, follow up strategically, and understand performance without relying on external tools.

Sidebar became the command center

Since our last review, the sidebar underwent a major UI and UX overhaul and now serves as the central hub for nearly all Mailbutler functionality. Instead of scattered tools and interactions, everything is consolidated into a unified workflow space where users can compose, analyze, manage contacts, and access AI features in one place. This shift reduces context switching and positions the sidebar as the primary control center for email productivity.

Real-world Features Used Daily

As I mentioned, I use Mailbutler daily. It’s not one of those apps that I randomly use. It’s a part of my standard daily workflow. I think the feature I use most is Email Tracking. While I don’t pay super close attention to the engagement data, I do look at when someone has read or opened my message. There are a lot of times that I’m working on a deadline, and being able to see that the recipient has at least received and opened the email is crucial to my work. It allows me to make a judgment call about if I need to reach out again or just move forward.

I also regularly use Follow-up Reminders, Scheduling, and Notes. I will frequently make notes on a content/message and then schedule a reminder to follow up with them later. Then, when the reminder pops up, I know what the follow-up was supposed to be for. Again, this is an essential part of my workflow because I will get responses from companies sometimes, and they ask me to reach back out after a certain date. Before using Mailbutler, I would make a calendar event on my Apple Calendar and then have my calendar cluttered with events that were just reminders. Now, all of that lives in Apple Mail instead. It’s a much cleaner experience.

The third feature I use the most is Signatures. I can’t tell you how valuable of a feature this is to me. While it may not seem like an inconvenience, having a branded email signature in Apple Mail is not an easy feat. It often requires building signatures with HTML, hosting images externally, and then manually inserting and managing those assets through hidden system files inside macOS. Even after everything was set up correctly, small changes like updating a logo, swapping a social icon, or adjusting contact details meant repeating parts of that process and ensuring Mail didn’t overwrite your edits. For users managing multiple email accounts or maintaining consistent branding across a team, it quickly became a time-consuming and fragile setup. Mailbutler removes that complexity by turning signatures into a centrally managed feature, where branding can be created, updated, and applied consistently without touching code or system directories.

Finally, I’ve started making real use of the AI writing tools. I like being able to provide context about the reply I want to send and have Mailbutler draft a response back. It’s been a significant time saver, especially on days when I can’t quite find the right wording. I’d love to see the AI writing tools evolve into more of a conversational assistant for longer email threads. I’ve used similar workflows in other AI tools, and it’s incredibly helpful to interact directly with summaries and then ask follow-up questions. My typical approach is to start with a summary of an email chain, then dig deeper from there when needed. In my case, I often deal with long-term contacts where conversations span years. Being able to ask something like “Did I ever mention this topic before?” and have the assistant surface the exact message and context would make this even more powerful.

What’s Next?

Looking forward, Mailbutler is clearly continuing to improve both its AI capabilities and the overall onboarding experience, with a strong focus on making the product easier to adopt and more intelligent in daily use.

One of the most concrete upcoming additions is AI-powered setup wizards. These are designed to guide new users through onboarding based on their role, workflow, and goals, helping them get value from the platform more quickly without needing to manually configure everything upfront.

Beyond that, AI is set to become more deeply embedded into everyday workflows, moving beyond writing assistance into more context-aware support. That includes smarter follow-ups based on tracking data, better use of inbox activity signals, and more connection between emails, notes, and tasks.

There is also a clear focus on privacy and control as AI expands. The team mentions expanding anonymization further and even exploring in-house AI models, which suggests a longer-term push toward tighter data handling and reduced reliance on external systems.

Pricing

At the time of publishing, Mailbutler offers four different packages: Starter, Professional, Smart, and Business. You can use Mailbutler at no charge using the Starter subscription, but it is limited with the features you have available and emails send using the Starter Plan include a visible Mailbutler watermark (unless you pay for the $4/month). For most individuals or small teams, the Smart plan feels like the best balance, since it includes the AI tools, advanced tracking, and automation features that really define the Mailbutler experience.

Mailbutler can be installed through the Mac App Store or directly from the developer, but today both versions offer essentially the same feature set. The App Store version is easier to install and maintain, while the direct download has historically offered more flexibility due to fewer platform restrictions.

Plan Comparison (2026)

The Business Plan includes everything that is with the Smart Plan, but also includes:

The pricing is customized depending on the team’s need and Business is designed for enterprise use.

Support, Feedback, and Data

One thing I always pay attention to with tools like this is how they handle data and user feedback. If you cancel your subscription, your data is still securely stored so you can return later without starting over, but you also have the option to permanently delete everything if you choose.

Mailbutler also puts a strong emphasis on customer support and iteration. Their team responds to inquiries quickly and actively uses feedback to shape new features. In fact, some of the more useful tools, like send later and follow-up features, originally came from user requests and have been refined over time based on real-world usage.

Final Thoughts

Mailbutler is no longer just something I rely on for read receipts and follow-ups. It has grown into a more complete productivity layer that actively supports how I work inside email every day. The addition of AI tools, stronger collaboration features, and a more structured workflow approach has made it feel less like a collection of add-ons and more like a system that understands the flow of email work.

Even with the limitations that still come from working inside Apple Mail, the improvements over the past few years are significant. It feels more stable, more intentional, and more useful in real day-to-day scenarios than it did when I first started using it.

At this point, I do not see it as just an enhancement to Apple Mail anymore. It has become part of the reason I continue using it in the first place.

For more information, visit mailbutler.io

About Mailbutler:Mailbutler is a Berlin-based software company that started in 2015 but launched its first release in March of 2016. Focused on helping professionals and. teams work more efficiently in Apple Mail, Gmail, and Outlook. Headquartered in Berlin. The company says its goal is to make email more productive, collaborative, and easier to manage. 

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