An Intuitive (and Affordable) Boomerang Alternative To Hit Inbox Zero

First, we’d like to give a shout-out to the team at Boomerang. They’ve built a great Gmail plugin so that anyone can schedule email reminders.
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But Boomerang has a few limitations that prevent it from being the best Gmail extension.
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And if you’re here because you’re evaluating Boomerang vs. Mailman or looking for free Boomerang alternatives, you’re already doing the right thing by finding a product that will help you hit inbox zero.
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In this post, we’ll explain why Mailman is a better alternative to Boomerang.

What’s the difference between Mailman and Boomerang?

Sure there are features and product stuff that are different between Mailman and Boomerang. But the biggest difference? Our philosophy.
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Boomerang is a Gmail extension. It helps you manage your inbox by scheduling emails, automating follow-ups, and reminding you of emails (at a later date):

Too many emails are a constant source of distraction. The result: low productivity, increased stress, and poor work-life balance. To do your best work, you need large blocks of uninterrupted time.
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We designed Mailman to help you reduce email clutter and keep your mailboxes as quiet as possible. Think of Mailman as an email firewall.

Here’s how it works:

Long story short: if you want to spend less time on email, more time doing great work, and finally get back your peace of mind – you’re in the right place. We made Mailman for you.

Boomerang was one of the earliest Gmail add-ons. But lack of innovation, steep price tag ($49/month), and limited free plan means it may not be the best tool for you.

Here’s why Mailman is a great Boomerang Gmail alternative:

Mailman offers a better user experience.

Firstly, Boomerang is outdated, buggy, and offers a poor user experience.
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They haven’t innovated much over the years. Competitors like Mixmax, Saleshandy, and Yesware offer better email tracking at better prices.
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With poorly implemented features, excess bloat, and a (small) learning curve, you have to dig hard to find a simple option you need.
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Boomerang slows down Gmail performance significantly. But don’t take our word for it! Add Boomerang to your Gmail inbox and see for yourself.
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Secondly, Gmail already offers most Boomerang features. Schedule emails, email templates, Gmail snooze, and follow-up reminders to name a few:

Which begs the question: “why do people still use Boomerang?”
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Because it still offers great features like:
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· Meeting scheduling
· Email and clicks tracking
· Respondable AI

You can track responses, share meeting availability (right within Gmail), and write better emails (with artificial intelligence) Plus, their “inbox pause” helps you batch process emails.
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While these features are great, they don’t help you keep your inbox calm. Mailman, on the other hand, has a different approach.
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Mailman is a lightweight Gmail plugin. You don’t need to switch email clients or learn the ropes. It also won’t slow down your Gmail.
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Here’s how to set up Mailman: sign up, login with Gmail, and done!

Mailman is lightweight, intuitive, and offers a user-friendly interface.
No pesky bugs. No laggy Gmail. No hard-to-find settings.

Keep reading and see for yourself:

Mailman is simple and affordable.

Boomerang’s web browser extension works only within Gmail. Boomerang supports sign-in via Google and G Suite. You can use the tool on Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Edge.
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The problem: to snooze emails you need to download their iPhone or Android apps. This seems unnecessary. Especially since Gmail snooze works natively on desktop or mobile:

Mailman supports all the above browsers and then some. Since Mailman uses Gmail labels, it works with (almost) every email client. Don’t like Gmail? You can use Mailman on Outlook, Airmail, Thunderbird, Superhuman, and more!

Mailman is set-it-and-forget-it. Choose when you want to receive email and who can email you. Mailman handles the rest. No app downloads required.
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Just load your favorite email client on your favorite browser. There’s Mailman:

The best part? Mailman supports multiple inboxes. For a small price, you can manage both work and personal email with one Mailman account!

Now, let’s talk pricing.

The biggest complaint shared by most Boomerang users: price. Boomerang can cost as much as $49/month. Plus their free version is very limited.
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Here’s what you get on their free plan:
· 10 free message credits per month
· Response, click, and attachment tracking
· Inbox pause (the basic version)

If you don’t upgrade to a premium plan, you miss out on unlimited boomerangs, read receipt, and (advanced) inbox pause.
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Paying $49/month to manage your email is expensive. Whether you’re a solopreneur, creator, or C-level executive.

At Mailman, our pricing is simple and affordable. For $8/mo, get access to:

Inbox snooze

VIP Lists

Delivery slots

Do not Disturb

Block unlimited emails

(... without the ridiculous limits).

No monthly credits. No multi-tiered pricing. No gimmicks.
Mailman also offers a 21-day free trial. No credit card required. Don’t like using Mailman? Don’t pay us. It’s that simple.

Mailman helps you hit inbox zero.

Boomerang was built to help you stay on top of email. If email is a big part of your success at work, Boomerang is your best bet!

Mailman is an email productivity tool. We reduce email clutter so you can hit inbox zero, fast:

If you’re someone who wants to get to the bottom of things, Mailman is for you.
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Here’s the thing. Each time you pull away from work to check email, you need ~30 minutes to regain focus. This means it’s more productive to batch-check emails. Not as they come in.
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And when did it become okay for anyone with your email address to drop you a line?
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This is where Mailman comes in. With advanced features, Mailman filters all incoming emails. Only get the emails you want. When you want them. A quieter inbox equals peace of mind:

With advanced features, Mailman filters all incoming emails

Here’s how Mailman helps you hit inbox zero:

1. Block Unimportant Emails

Mailman blocks any emails from senders you haven't emailed before. Plus all those annoying newsletters, notifications, and distractions. Once a day, we'll send you a digest that shows all the emails Mailman blocked.
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With this powerful email management feature, you decide how you want each sender treated in the future. Block or let them through:

2. Delivery Slots

3. Do Not Disturb Mode

Need a break from too many emails? Looking for better work and life balance? Need a good night’s sleep?
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Set up a Do Not Disturb time and we'll hold back all of your emails during that window. Like Boomerang’s “inbox pause”, but simpler:

Our philosophy is to help you stay out of your inbox. If you like to constantly stay on top of things, Superhuman is for you.
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But if you’re someone who wants to get to the bottom of things, Mailman is for you.

Comparing Mailman vs. Superhuman

Mailman

Boomerang

Free plan

Yes (but limited)

Price

$8/month

$49/month

Configuration

Few Clicks

Do Not Disturb

Block Unimportant Emails

Delivery Slots

VIP Slots

Multiple Inboxes

Email Providers

Google, Microsoft Outlook, Superhuman, Airmail, etc

Google and Mircosoft Outlook

Platforms

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux

Schedule Meetings

Email Tracking

Love Mailman so far. I was a Boomerang customer for years, but I found my Gmail slowing down (or freezing) frequently because of it. Mailman is easy, fast, and effective

Aditya Sheth

Growth Consultant

After using Mailman for a month I'm really loving the sanity I get from spending less time being pulled into my inbox

Aidan Hornsby

DoubleUp

I just configured Mailman. It didn't require me to change email clients. Worked seamlessly with my existing Gmail accounts. It's just a better version of the inbox you already use

Brenden Mulligan

Google

Love Mailman so far. I was a Superhuman customer for years and while it’s great, I regularly found myself being pulled to my inbox. Mailman has kept me from incessantly checking email like a child