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Head-to-head · Shared Inbox Software

Zoho TeamInbox vs Sortd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho TeamInbox #6 in Shared Inbox Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Zoho TeamInbox
Sortd #7 in Shared Inbox Software 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sortd

Zoho TeamInbox leads on 2 checks, Sortd on 0, and 4 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 scoreZoho TeamInbox · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho TeamInbox · $0.99/mo
  • Free planonly Zoho TeamInbox
  • Free trialboth

Zoho TeamInbox scores higher on our rubric for shared inbox software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Zoho TeamInbox offers free plan; Sortd doesn't. Zoho TeamInbox is cheaper to start at $0.99/user/mo against $10/user/mo. On mail platforms, Sortd gives you Gmail where Zoho TeamInbox offers Standalone.

Zoho TeamInbox is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing multichannel inboxes. Sortd is the better fit for gmail teams wanting visual task workflows.

  • Zoho TeamInbox fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing multichannel inboxes

  • Sortd fits best

    Gmail teams wanting visual task workflows

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Side by side

Feature Zoho TeamInbox 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Sortd 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Shared Inbox Software #7 in Shared Inbox Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing multichannel inboxes Gmail teams wanting visual task workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $0.99/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Features Zoho TeamInbox 4/4 · Sortd 4/4
Internal comments ✓ ✓
Collision detection ✓ ✓
Assignment automation ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Shared mailboxes Not checked yet 2
Mail platforms Standalone Gmail
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 3 users and 30 conversations per month
  • Shared assignments, comments, drafts and collision alerts
  • Web, iOS and Android access with social messaging channels
  • 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.
Cons
  • Free plan is capped at 30 conversations per month
  • The $0.99 Solo plan is limited to one user
  • Integrations are centered on Zapier and Zoho products
  • 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.
Our verdict

Zoho TeamInbox brings group email and social messaging into shared inboxes, with features for assigning threads, tracking ownership and discussing replies privately. It suits small teams that need to coordinate customer conversations…

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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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  1. Zoho TeamInboxShared Inbox Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. SortdShared Inbox Software 8.77-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho TeamInbox — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 3 users and 30 conversations per month
    • Shared assignments, comments, drafts and collision alerts
    • Web, iOS and Android access with social messaging channels

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is capped at 30 conversations per month
    • The $0.99 Solo plan is limited to one user
    • Integrations are centered on Zapier and Zoho products
  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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