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Inbox Zero vs Mailik

Inbox Zero is an open-source tool to clean up your inbox, not a form backend like Mailik.

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What it is
Inbox Zero:Open-source email assistant that auto-organizes, drafts replies in your voice and provides analytics.
Mailik:Mailik forwards website form submissions directly to your email inbox without any server code.
Best for
Inbox Zero:AI-driven email organization and reply drafting
Mailik:Zero-backend form-to-email service
Who it’s for
Inbox Zero:Professionals, executives and teams who spend a lot of time managing email.
Mailik:Web developers who need a quick, code-only form backend.
Pricing
Inbox Zero:Freemium
Mailik:Freemium
Plans
Inbox Zero:Starter $20 per user / month · Plus $35 per user / month · Professional $50 per user / month
Mailik:—
Open source
Inbox Zero:Yes, 12,349 GitHub stars
Mailik:—
Works with
Inbox Zero:Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, Telegram, iOS, Android, Notion
Mailik:React, Next.js
DevHunt upvotes
Inbox Zero:18
Mailik:3
Launched on DevHunt
Inbox Zero:Jan 2024
Mailik:Feb 2025

Inbox Zero features

  • Automatic labeling. AI categorizes incoming emails into smart folders like Newsletter, Urgent, etc.
  • Pre-written replies. Generates draft responses in your tone based on email history and calendar.
  • Bulk unsubscribe & archive. One-click removal of newsletters and unwanted senders.
  • Email analytics. Shows senders, volume and patterns to help you manage inbox load.
  • Calendar-aware drafts. Drafts incorporate your schedule and CRM data for meeting-related emails.
  • Multi-platform access. Use via Slack, Telegram, iOS, Android or web without switching apps.
  • Integrations. Connects to Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Notion, Stripe and other apps.
  • Privacy-first & open source. Data never used for AI training; self-hosting and SOC 2 certified.

Mailik features

  • No server code needed. Send form data to email using only a few lines of frontend code.
  • Easy 10-minute setup. Install the SDK, add a couple of lines to your form and start receiving emails.
  • Multiple email recipients. Forward submissions to one or many email addresses per project.
  • One project free forever. Free tier lets you run a single form project without cost.
  • Unlimited projects on paid plans. Higher tiers allow unlimited forms and unlimited email capacity.
  • React/Next.js SDK. Provides a TypeScript SDK for easy integration in modern web apps.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.