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inbound

Freemium#6 of 21 in Email Parsing Software

inbound: A low-cost email parsing API with structured data, attachments, webhooks, and AI features. Ranked #6 of 21 in Email Parsing Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for low-cost production email parsing APIs.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Low-cost production email parsing APIs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$4/mo
Attachment parsing
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Structured parsing covers headers, content, metadata, threads, and attachments
- Webhook retries and exponential backoff support dependable message delivery
- AI classification, summaries, and reply drafting extend automated workflows
Where it doesn't
- The 5,000-email monthly limit may constrain higher-volume workloads
- Only Slack and Discord are listed as integrations
- Paid plans provide limited published detail beyond pricing

Our verdict on inbound

Inbound is a developer-focused email infrastructure platform for sending, receiving, parsing, and routing email programmatically. It converts headers, addresses, text, HTML, metadata, conversation threads, and attachments into structured data. The REST API, TypeScript SDK, and HTTP webhooks support application workflows such as support ticket creation, order and invoice processing, lead qualification, and AI-assisted email handling. It is aimed at teams that want email processing inside their own applications rather than a general-purpose inbox.

Pricing is accessible for production use. Inbound offers a free plan, while the published paid plans are Default at $4 per month, Pro at $15 per month, Growth at $39 per month, and Scale at $79 per month. The Default plan highlights basic support. The platform is available through the web and API, with Slack and Discord listed as integrations. Its 5,000-email monthly limit makes the lower-cost positioning most relevant to small and moderate workloads, while teams should review plan capacity before committing to larger message volumes.

The strongest functional fit is for workflows that need more than basic text extraction. Attachment extraction includes filename, content type, size, and storage URL; threading tracks In-Reply-To relationships; and webhook delivery includes retries with exponential backoff. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC validation, along with spam and malware detection, add message-screening capabilities. AI-assisted classification, summarization, and reply drafting broaden the automation options. Choose Inbound when structured parsing, API access, attachments, and low entry pricing matter. Consider an alternative if you need a broader integration ecosystem or email volumes beyond the stated monthly limit.

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inbound pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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inbound fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$4/mo
Attachment parsing	Yes
OCR extraction	Not verified
Webhook delivery	Yes
API access	Yes
Custom extraction fields	Not verified
Monthly email limit	5000 emails/mo
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Slack, Discord
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	inbound.new
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

inbound integrations

inbound lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Slack
Discord

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