Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Email Scheduling Software

Right Inbox vs FollowUpThen

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Right Inbox #1 in Email Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Right Inbox
FollowUpThen #5 in Email Scheduling Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FollowUpThen

Right Inbox leads on 0 checks, FollowUpThen on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRight Inbox · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceFollowUpThen · $4/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly FollowUpThen

Right Inbox scores higher on our rubric for email scheduling software: 8.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

FollowUpThen is cheaper to start at $4/user/mo against $9.95/user/mo.

Right Inbox is the better fit for gmail scheduling with sales tracking. FollowUpThen is the better fit for scheduled reminders and follow-ups.

  • Right Inbox fits best

    Gmail scheduling with sales tracking

  • FollowUpThen fits best

    Scheduled reminders and follow-ups

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Right Inbox 8.9/10 Visit ↗ FollowUpThen 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #1 in Email Scheduling Software #5 in Email Scheduling Software
Best for Gmail scheduling with sales tracking Scheduled reminders and follow-ups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.95/user/mo $4/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Browser extension, Cloud Cloud
Platforms Chrome extension, Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 2 integrations 4,000+ integrations
Features Right Inbox 0/5 · FollowUpThen 0/5
Automated follow-ups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring emails Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email snoozing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Browser extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Scheduled email limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, open and click tracking, and follow-up sequences
  • Adds templates, mail merge, and private notes inside Gmail workflows
  • Synchronizes email threads with CRM tools supporting smart BCC
  • Date-addressed reminders support quick scheduling from email.
  • Recurring follow-ups and persistent tasks cover ongoing work.
  • Free and $4 monthly plans provide a low-cost starting point.
Cons
  • Platform coverage centers on Gmail, Chrome, and the web
  • CRM synchronization depends on smart BCC support
  • Paid monthly plans cost more than the free Limited plan
  • The Free plan allows 50 active reminders per month.
  • Its workflow centers on email rather than a dedicated desktop app.
  • Team features are focused on billing, budgets, and data ownership.
Our verdict

Right Inbox is a browser extension that adds email scheduling and sales productivity features to Gmail. It is designed for salespeople, marketers, recruiters, support teams, and other Gmail users who need visibility into engagement and…

Read the review →

FollowUpThen is an email reminder and follow-up assistant for individuals and teams. It schedules reminders through date-formatted FollowUpThen email addresses, with upcoming follow-ups managed online or through email. The service supports…

Read the review →
  1. Right InboxEmail Scheduling Software 8.9Free plan
  2. FollowUpThenEmail Scheduling Software 7.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Right Inbox — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, open and click tracking, and follow-up sequences
    • Adds templates, mail merge, and private notes inside Gmail workflows
    • Synchronizes email threads with CRM tools supporting smart BCC

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform coverage centers on Gmail, Chrome, and the web
    • CRM synchronization depends on smart BCC support
    • Paid monthly plans cost more than the free Limited plan

  • FollowUpThen — where it wins

    • Date-addressed reminders support quick scheduling from email.
    • Recurring follow-ups and persistent tasks cover ongoing work.
    • Free and $4 monthly plans provide a low-cost starting point.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows 50 active reminders per month.
    • Its workflow centers on email rather than a dedicated desktop app.
    • Team features are focused on billing, budgets, and data ownership.

More comparisons

All email scheduling software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update