Side by side
Himalaya vs Inboxed
Both stand on email clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Himalaya provides broad protocol and local-format coverage through a scriptable command-line interface. Check its OAuth and credential-handling requirements before choosing it for account setup.
Visit Himalaya Free plan Mac
Inboxed combines offline Mac email access with on-device summaries and receipt categorization. The free Standard plan covers core use, while Pro Lifetime adds local LoRA fine-tuning and development support.
Visit InboxedThe facts
| Himalaya | Inboxed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro Lifetime: $1, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | inboxed.email |
| On email clients | #79 of 142 | #83 of 142 |
Himalaya: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Supports major email protocols
- Multiple accounts in TOML
- JSON output for scripts
- Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- No OAuth flow in version 2
- Native keyring support removed in v2
- Command-line interface
Inboxed: what it does well
- Local Llama 3 and Mistral processing
- Automatic summaries and receipt categorization
- Works offline
- OAuth with macOS Keychain storage
- Free Standard plan with unlimited accounts
What to know first
- Mac-only and Apple Silicon required
- Download is labeled Alpha
- Telemetry terms differ between homepage and policy
- Pro Lifetime adds a listed cost
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