Head-to-head · Shared Inbox Software
Zoho TeamInbox vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
- Zoho TeamInbox8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A low-cost shared inbox with assignments, internal discussions and multichannel messaging.
Visit Zoho TeamInboxFull verdict → - Sortd8.7/10 · 7-day trial
Sortd adds assignments, team collaboration and visual task boards to Gmail.
Visit SortdFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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