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Head-to-head · Shared Inbox Software

Sortd vs Gmelius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sortd #7 in Shared Inbox Software 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sortd
Gmelius #8 in Shared Inbox Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gmelius

Sortd leads on 1 check, Gmelius on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSortd · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceSortd · $10/user/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSortd · 4 of 4

Sortd scores higher on our rubric for shared inbox software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Sortd is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $19/user/mo.

Sortd is the better fit for gmail teams wanting visual task workflows. Gmelius is the better fit for gmail teams prioritizing AI productivity.

  • Sortd fits best

    Gmail teams wanting visual task workflows

  • Gmelius fits best

    Gmail teams prioritizing AI productivity

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Side by side

Feature Sortd 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Gmelius 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #7 in Shared Inbox Software #8 in Shared Inbox Software
Best for Gmail teams wanting visual task workflows Gmail teams prioritizing AI productivity
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $10/user/mo (best) $19/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations 5 integrations 13 integrations
Features Sortd 4/4 · Gmelius 0/4
Internal comments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Collision detection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Assignment automation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Shared mailboxes 2 Not checked yet
Mail platforms Gmail Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Turn email into work with ownership, assignments and internal comments.
  • Switch among Kanban, table, deadline, planner and message views.
  • Automate routing and monitor due dates and SLA rules.
  • Assign conversations, route them round-robin, and collaborate on drafts.
  • Automate email workflows with rules, auto-responses, and SLAs.
  • AI assists with drafting, sorting, and follow-ups in Gmail.
Cons
  • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $10 per user monthly with annual billing.
  • Starter limits teams to 2 shared mailboxes and 5 shared boards.
  • The email environment is Gmail-focused.
  • Requires a paid plan after the 7-day Growth trial.
  • The $19 annual entry plan is for Meli, not shared inbox features.
  • Designed around Gmail and Google Workspace, not as a general email client.
Our verdict

Sortd turns Gmail into a shared inbox and visual workflow workspace for teams handling support, sales, finance, operations, recruiting and other email-driven work. It adds email ownership, assignments, comments, deadlines and task views…

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Gmelius adds shared inboxes and collaboration tools to Gmail and Google Workspace. It suits teams that already work in Gmail and want to assign conversations, share labels, collaborate on drafts, and automate email workflows without moving…

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  1. SortdShared Inbox Software 8.77-day trial
  2. GmeliusShared Inbox Software 8.67-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sortd — where it wins

    • Turn email into work with ownership, assignments and internal comments.
    • Switch among Kanban, table, deadline, planner and message views.
    • Automate routing and monitor due dates and SLA rules.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $10 per user monthly with annual billing.
    • Starter limits teams to 2 shared mailboxes and 5 shared boards.
    • The email environment is Gmail-focused.

  • Gmelius — where it wins

    • Assign conversations, route them round-robin, and collaborate on drafts.
    • Automate email workflows with rules, auto-responses, and SLAs.
    • AI assists with drafting, sorting, and follow-ups in Gmail.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid plan after the 7-day Growth trial.
    • The $19 annual entry plan is for Meli, not shared inbox features.
    • Designed around Gmail and Google Workspace, not as a general email client.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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