Carly today
At 5 seats
$175
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Cheaper than Carly (11)
Compared at 5 seats, same currency.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Carly | States that Carly doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MailbutlerStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$25$5 × 5 seats | $150 less | Nothing extra found | Not found | Trial: 14-day free trial with all features, no credit card required |
 MailmeteorStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$29.95$5.99 × 5 seats | $145 less | Matches your writing tone, SOC 2 | Cancel anytime; effective immediately; no refund of unused fees... | Free Hobby plan: 500 emails/month (50/day), 3 campaigns, 1 sender, email... |
 Spark MailPlus, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$50$10 × 5 seats | $125 less | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2 | Not found | Free plan includes Smart Inbox, unlimited email accounts, smart... |
 MissiveStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$70$14 × 5 seats | $105 less | SOC 2, SSO, Public API | Not found | Trial: 30-day free trial of the Productive plan, no credit card required |
 MailMaestroEmail (MailMaestro), read Oct 29, 2026 |
$75$15 × 5 seats | $100 less | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO and 1 more | Monthly or yearly subscription | MailMaestro and TeamsMaestro both have a free plan you can keep using after... |
 SuperhumanPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$75$15 × 5 seats | $100 less | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO and 1 more | Not found | Free plan at $0 with limited Go chat, Grammarly writing help and Docs; Mail... |
 HeyHelpPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$100$20 × 5 seats | $75 less | Matches your writing tone | Pro annual rate locked in and never goes up; Connect is a one-off... | Trial: 7-day free trial, no credit card required |
 Inbox ZeroStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$100$20 × 5 seats | $75 less | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO | Cancel anytime; subscription stays active until end of billing period | The email app is free to use on web, desktop and iPhone; the AI assistant is... |
 GmeliusMeli, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$105$21 × 5 seats | $70 less | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO and 2 more | All team members must be on the same plan | Trial: 7-day free trial with access to the Growth plan; account suspended if you do... |
 FrontStarter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$125$25 × 5 seats | $50 less | SOC 2, SSO, HIPAA BAA, Public API | Not found | Trial: 14-day free trial with all Professional plan features, no credit card needed |
 ShortwaveBusiness, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$150$30 × 5 seats | $25 less | Matches your writing tone, SOC 2 | Not found | Trial: 14 day free trial |
Flat tiers (2)
Priced in tiers, where Carly charges per seat.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Carly | States that Carly doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canary MailGrowth, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$3/mo yearlyGrowth plan, starting price | Not comparable | Matches your writing tone, HIPAA BAA | Yearly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase; no monthly billing | Free forever plan with unified inbox, read receipts (lite), snooze and pin... |
 Writemail.aiRegular, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$6.95/moRegular plan, starting price | Not comparable | Matches your writing tone, Public API | No commitments; cancel anytime | 5 AI emails per month, no credit card required |
Other options (5)
No computed reason to switch, listed for completeness.
| Alternative | At 5 seats | Against Carly | States that Carly doesn't | Contract | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FyxerPro, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$245$49 × 5 seats | $70 more | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO and 2 more | Enterprise is an annual contract; Pro and Team can be monthly or... | Free plan with 400 credits a month, audio meeting notes, 3 personal spaces... |
 alfred_Team, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$250$49.99 × 5 seats | $75 more | Meeting notes and follow-ups, SSO | Cancel anytime, access continues to end of billing period | Trial: 7 days free on every plan, card required, not charged until trial ends |
 SerifTeam, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$250$50 × 5 seats | $75 more | Matches your writing tone, Meeting notes and follow-ups, SOC 2, SSO and 1 more | Cancel anytime; changes take effect at end of current billing period | Trial: 7-day free trial with full access on every plan |
 Gemini in Gmail (Google Workspace)Starter, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$7/userStarter plan, starting price | Not comparable | Meeting notes and follow-ups | Annual option with 1 year commitment | Trial: 14-day free trial |
 Jace AIPlus, read Oct 29, 2026 |
$25/moPlus plan, starting price | Not comparable | Matches your writing tone, SOC 2 | Not found | Trial: 7-day free trial on Plus and Pro, cancel anytime |
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Questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Carly?
Mailbutler, at $25 at 5 seats, $150 less than Carly. Computed from each vendor's published prices.
Is there a free alternative to Carly?
Yes. 8 AI email assistants have a free plan, including Mailmeteor, Spark Mail, MailMaestro, Superhuman, Inbox Zero.
How this page is made
Alternatives come from Carly's own category, AI email assistants. Prices come from each vendor's pricing page and are compared at the same volume where both can be computed, and by starting price where neither can. "States that Carly doesn't" lists what we found on the other vendor's site and didn't find on Carly's, which doesn't prove Carly lacks it. How prices are read.