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Kerna vs MailAgent
Both stand on ai email assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Kerna brings triage, drafting, summaries, and translation into Gmail and Outlook, with user-triggered processing. Its Outlook mailbox requirements and token volumes are important to consider before choosing a plan.
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MailAgent brings triage, drafting, sending, and follow-up actions together for Gmail users. Its free plan lowers the entry barrier, while compatibility is limited to the listed Gmail web setup.
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| Kerna | MailAgent | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: €12 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kerna.io | mailagent.email |
| On ai email assistants | #4 of 46 | #30 of 46 |
Kerna: what it does well
- Sorts open messages into built-in or custom categories.
- Drafts replies with intent and tone controls.
- Summarizes threads up to 50 messages.
- Translates messages and replies in 45 languages.
- Processes content only after a user action.
What to know first
- Outlook requires a Microsoft-hosted mailbox.
- POP and IMAP connections are unsupported.
- On-premises Exchange mailboxes are unsupported.
- Starter provides 30,000 tokens as trial volume.
MailAgent: what it does well
- Provides inbox triage
- Drafts replies with AI
- Can send messages automatically
- Includes follow-up actions
- Offers a free plan
What to know first
- Gmail is the only listed email platform
- Web is the only listed platform
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