Triage
Triage: A focused swipe-first inbox tool for iPhone users who prioritize fast triage. Ranked #131 of 142 in Email Clients by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone users processing inboxes by swipe.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone users processing inboxes by swipe
- Free planYes
- App coverageMobile
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Card-stack view makes unread email quick to process
- Supports Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail, and IMAP services
- On-device processing with quick replies and custom workflows
Where it doesn't
- Available primarily as an iPhone app
- No unified inbox is currently available
- Calendar tools are not included
Our verdict on Triage
Triage is an iPhone email application for people who receive substantial amounts of email and want to process unread messages quickly. Its card-stack view turns each unread message into a focused decision, with swipe actions for archiving or keeping messages for later. Quick replies, dark mode, custom email-processing workflows, and on-device processing extend the core triage experience. Triage supports Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail, and other IMAP email services, making it suitable for users whose inboxes are spread across these providers.
The app’s narrow focus is its main strength. Instead of presenting a broad email workspace, Triage centers on moving through unread messages one at a time. Users can archive messages, defer them for later processing, or send short replies without leaving the app. Custom workflows add flexibility for recurring processing habits, while on-device email processing keeps email content from relying on a separate server component. This approach should appeal to people who want a dedicated inbox-clearing tool rather than a full productivity suite.
Triage is available with a Free plan covering core inbox processing features, alongside an Annual Subscription that adds paid features. Its mobile-only emphasis is important: the product is identified as an iPhone app, and the listing labels it as designed for iPhone. A unified inbox is not currently available, and calendar tools are not part of the feature set. Choose Triage for focused, swipe-based processing on iPhone; choose another email client if you need a unified inbox, broader platform coverage, or integrated calendar functionality.
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Triage pricing
Triage fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| App coverage | Mobile |
| Account limit | Not verified |
| Unified inbox | Not verified |
| Offline access | Not verified |
| Scheduled sending | Not verified |
| Calendar tools | No |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail, IMAP email services |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | triage.cc |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Triage integrations
Triage lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Gmail
- iCloud Mail
- Fastmail
- IMAP email services
Alternatives to Triage
- Mozilla ThunderbirdA capable free client for multi-account email, offline access, and desktop productivity tools.9.4
- Zoho MailA flexible hosted email service with free access, migration tools, and Zoho collaboration options.9.2
- Apple MailA capable Apple-focused email client with unified inboxes, scheduling, privacy controls, and AI assistance.9.1
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