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EmailTriagerMost similar to Ellie in what it does, its category and its price.
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superReplyHas a free plan, rated 3.4 out of 5. Ellie has none.
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quiky.emailFrom $6/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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JaceRated 3.8 out of 5 in our review, against 3.5 for Ellie.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ellie, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EllieBaseline | 3.5 | Not listed | No | Ellie reads your sent mail, learns your tone and sign-offs, then drafts replies overnight in your own voice - ready to review by morning, for Gmail and Outlook. | |
| EmailTriager | 3.4−0.1 | Free | YesEllie has none | Organises the inbox and drafts replies in the background, so email becomes reviewing and sending rather than composing. | vs Ellie |
| Jace | 3.8+0.3 | $20/mo | No | AI email assistant that drafts Gmail replies in a user's own voice and organizes an inbox automatically. | vs Ellie |
 IntelliMail | 3.0−0.5 | Free | YesEllie has none | Open Gmail, add context, click IntelliMail - a perfectly crafted email drafted in seconds, powered directly by your own OpenAI account. | vs Ellie |
| superReply | 3.4−0.1 | Free | YesEllie has none | AI drafts the reply to any email, DM or message across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork and Fiverr - matches your tone, offers several options, 90 free replies a month. | vs Ellie |
| quiky.email | 3.6+0.1 | $6/mo | No | 20+ AI email tools for drafts, replies and follow-ups - works in any email client, no account needed to try, and explicitly never trains on your content. | vs Ellie |
 Klart AI | 3.2−0.3 | Free | YesEllie has none | Two GPT-4o-powered Gmail add-ons - one drafts, translates in 13 languages, and flags harassment or sarcasm; the other auto-labels, archives, and manages spam without complex filters. | vs Ellie |
 Sheldon | 3.4−0.1 | Free | YesEllie has none | Free Chrome extension AI assistant working inside Gmail, Google Sheets, LinkedIn and Quora - writes professional email replies, builds complex Excel formulas from a description, and generates code snippets. | vs Ellie |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ellie.
EmailTriager
3.4Free
vs Ellie−0.1Free plan
Organises the inbox and drafts replies in the background, so email becomes reviewing and sending rather than composing.
- Incoming email organised automatically
- Replies drafted in the background before you open them
- Review-and-send rather than compose-from-scratch
Attacks context switching, which is the real cost of email
Requires read and compose access to your mailbox
Jace
3.8$20/mo
vs Ellie+0.3
AI email assistant that drafts Gmail replies in a user's own voice and organizes an inbox automatically.
- Context-aware Gmail draft replies based on prior thread history
- Automatic inbox organization that flags what actually needs a response
- Configurable daily draft limits that scale with plan tier
Drafts read closer to a user's own voice than generic AI reply suggestions
Free trial requires payment information upfront, not a no-risk sandbox
IntelliMail
3.0Free
vs Ellie−0.5Free plan
Open Gmail, add context, click IntelliMail - a perfectly crafted email drafted in seconds, powered directly by your own OpenAI account.
- AI email generation powered by the user's own OpenAI/ChatGPT account
- Template library with AI-powered suggestions
- Personalized greetings and sign-offs
Uses your own OpenAI account rather than an opaque third-party model
Requires the user to have their own OpenAI account and API access
superReply
3.4Free
vs Ellie−0.1Free plan
AI drafts the reply to any email, DM or message across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork and Fiverr - matches your tone, offers several options, 90 free replies a month.
- AI reply generation across Gmail, Outlook, WhatsApp, Slack, LinkedIn, Upwork, and Fiverr
- Tone-matched response suggestions
- Multiple reply options per message
Covers seven platforms from one extension, not just email
Free tier's 90 emails/month is limiting for high-volume users
quiky.email
3.6$6/mo
vs Ellie+0.1
20+ AI email tools for drafts, replies and follow-ups - works in any email client, no account needed to try, and explicitly never trains on your content.
- 20+ specialized AI email tools: drafts, replies, subject lines, follow-ups
- Works with any email client via browser sidebar
- No account required to test
Explicit, stated privacy commitment against training on your email content
20+ tools require some exploration to find the right one for a task
Klart AI
3.2Free
vs Ellie−0.3Free plan
Two GPT-4o-powered Gmail add-ons - one drafts, translates in 13 languages, and flags harassment or sarcasm; the other auto-labels, archives, and manages spam without complex filters.
- GPT-4o-powered smart email replies and grammar enhancement
- Translation across 13 languages
- Sarcasm, harassment, and discrimination detection before sending
Named, real underlying model (GPT-4o) rather than vague AI claims
Free tier is limited to 10 requests per month
Sheldon
3.4Free
vs Ellie−0.1Free plan
Free Chrome extension AI assistant working inside Gmail, Google Sheets, LinkedIn and Quora - writes professional email replies, builds complex Excel formulas from a description, and generates code snippets.
- AI-generated professional email replies with tone customization
- Excel/Sheets formula generation from a plain-English description
- LinkedIn posts, Twitter threads, and website copy generation
Genuinely free with no daily usage cap, not a limited trial
Automation detection throttles usage, which could affect legitimate heavy users
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ellie free?
Ellie does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Ellie?
EmailTriager is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.4 out of 5). Other free options: superReply, Sheldon, Klart AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ellie?
Among paid plans, quiky.email has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with EmailTriager.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.