Kiwi for Gmail Reviews

Pros

I like the interface of this software.  It's very easy to use and helpful when needed to switch many emails. I can manage all Google programs in one place. The window feature is also great. Kiwi gives me the freedom to access all my emails at the same time without a browser.  They added Grammarly and Zoom features in the basic version. It's a good deal for me.  It gives me time freedom too. Very cost-effective and manage all Google and Google Workplace accounts easily.  Not only manage Google accounts but also gives the freedom to launch Google Slide,  Google Drive,  Google Docs, Google Sheets. I like the performance when switching between all services.  Notification and integration are also good. I like the colour theme because with the help of Kiwi can easily identify every account.  I can manage many accounts in one app.

Cons

It's a very fabulous app. I like this software.  I wish could be an app for iPad. there is some lag in a startup this is a minor thing. It doesn't come with more than 100 emails per view. Sometimes difficult to find unread emails. Sometimes it freezes and I have to exit and restart this.  Fans of dark mode disappoint sometimes.

Pros

Very rich and dense application. Gives a desktop-like experience.
Better memory management compared to Chrome.
Very easy to switch between accounts in a single window.

Cons

Lack of tabbing feature which leads to too many windows being open.
Make the color palette a bit more intense to easily tell colors apart.
Doesn't seem to integrate with the password manager during the initial login.

Pros

The app itself is OK and works OK, but there is absolutely no support

Cons

That I could not get a reply from Kiwi Support as a paid subscription customer.

Pros

Five Gmail addresses are smooth and easy to organize. Quick and easy to fly through messages and prioritize. Time saver!

Cons

Implementing filters still a bit quirky.

Pros

I like the simple filtering you can use to just show mail from the last day and mail that is unread. I also love the ability to have emails open in different windows

Cons

I would like to see some more integrations.

Pros

I like that I don't need to open a browser to access my Gmail accounts. I have all my email accounts in the same application. I have access to all the gmail functions.

Cons

I would like that the software could be an application for my Iphone and Ipad.

Pros

All the applications in one place. Clean appearance and ease of use.

Cons

Some of the pop ups overlap the screen, for example adding a new contact by using the details from an email the pop up for the contacts opens up and hides the email address and footer.

Pros

It works exactly like Gmail's web application.
It let's you handle multiple accounts in parallel, which saves me from keeping multiple browser's tabs open.

Cons

It works exactly like Gmail's web application - they could have improved some of Gmail's features / usability issues.

Pros

I use two different e-mail addresses for two different practices that I prefer to keep silo'ed from each other. For that reason, given that one is O365 and the other one is GSuite, Kiwi fit the bill by letting me keep the GSuite e-mail apart. Feature-wise, it offers all functionality of the web-based GSuite, but operates as an independent app. It has been reliable, with no crashes, and allows me to keep out of the browser.

Cons

More customization would be good. I, for example, can't figure out how to change the default download directory, so saving an attachment requires an extra step.

Pros

I love having all my Gmail features (mail/chat/docs) in one easy to use interface! Not having to spawn multiple apps or many browser tabs makes my life easy!

Cons

Sometimes the zoom feature does not work as it should.

Pros

Integrated my Gmail accounts into one place ... great interface and easy to install and use. Makes it easy to switch between email accounts (personal, work, other) quickly and within a single app. Filters and pop-out compose email window are nice features. SIdebar menu gives easy and quick access to G-Suite programs (Docs, Calendar, Sheets and Slides).

Cons

The upgrade from 2.0 to 3.0 was required as they rewrote the program. It required a reset (easy) and separated out the licensing from being integrated in the software to a separate web portal. The upgrade was free to their Basic platform but I really didn't see any change in the interface or new features. The new features are only available at additional cost in higher subscription tiers. I would like to see them add the ability to use other than Gmail accounts to their interface.

Pros

I love having a separate application to effortlessly manage my gmail from my desktop. Chrome quickly becomes overwhelmed with tabs throughout the day, and it can be difficult to keep track of that one tab containing the emails I need to see. Additionally, notifications (both badges and banners) work much better from Kiwi than it ever did when I was trying to use that browser tab, so I miss far fewer emails and meetings than I was before trying Kiwi.

Cons

I wish there was an option to take a gdrive page that's already open in a Kiwi window and have it open in my default browser if I realize whatever I need to do would be simpler in a full browser. I've also noticed that I don't always remember I have the calendar open already and manage to open 4 - 5 separate instances of the calendar and have to close them all.

Pros

It's easy to use and I like a lot to open mails, calendar, drive, documents and other google services in a dedicated window, like a desktop application.
This tool allow the user to use the full features available in gmail as a desktop application

Cons

As an improvement, I'd like to have google keep and google meet manageable in a separate window like for calendar for example, moreover will be nice if it can be available on Linux

Pros

Having seperate windows instead of tabs is really helpful. Also all your accounts are in one overview and you don't have any difficulty with signing into several accounts (like personalised business email, sales inbox and private) and you can colour code your accounts to distinguish which one you are working in. The integration with Boomerang is just as good as in your browser.

Cons

It's a great app, but I miss the Chrome Lightning Inbox extension for Salesforce, by Salesforce.

Pros

Incorporates all the Gmail features I use

Cons

Maybe make it more customisable in line with corporate colour schemes

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft 365

Reasons for Switching to Kiwi for Gmail

More compatible with Gmail

Pros

I liked the fact that Kiwi is "taking out" gmail/G-Suite from the browser - Using a browser for emails is a nightmare. The ability to take it out for an independent tool, but at the same time keep the spirit and direction of Gmail is brilliant!

Cons

I would like the software to fully support "Dark Mode" - I mean in the email body as well, not only in the UI.
Also, to have tighter support with 3rd party like Rightinbox for example where I have a specific problem with integration with one of my accounts.

Pros

I like how it recollects all emails in one single app and how rather than mixing everything it easily still keeps it separate based on the address the messages go to. It's very user friendly and perfect for businesses.

Cons

It does make computers significantly slower and there is not much support or information on how to improve it's functionality online. For a long period of time it was very difficult for me to be able to use my MacBook efficiently as its huge energy and processor capacity consumption would lag all programs. Until the latest update came the problem did not fix itself.

Pros

Having independent windows for multiple docs, spreadsheets and so forth.

Cons

Locks up much too frequently. Click almost anywhere and I get a not responding result. Started happening about six months ago. Finally gave up, tired of having to end task and start over.

Pros

Standalone Gmail client that is easy to navigate.

Cons

Better support for chrome extensions. For my work account, we use either the Salesforce Gmail plugin for the Cirrus Insight plugin. We use it to track updates to opportunities in Salesforce and track emails sent. Without these features, I really can't use Kiwi for my work account (my main account).

Pros

I love how each one of my Gmail/Gsuite accounts is in a tab that is easily switchable. Saves my browsers some CPU power and me some crazy organization of tabs

Cons

The Copy/Paste via anything but keyboard shortcuts always says that you have to install an extension to copy and paste in google docs (cmd+C/cmd+v work fine)

Pros

Kiwi's interface frames the Gmail interface and makes it easy to access and use Gsuite tools and third party integrations.

Cons

I use Hubspot and at present Kiwi doesn't have a Hubspot integration; the good news is that I've just been advised that it's coming within the month.

Pros

I really like having access to multiple GSuite accounts in the same app.

Cons

Sometimes it is hard to find 'unread' mail.

Pros

I love the integration of all the google products into one desktop location. It is the perfect email and google client.

Cons

There is really nothing missing from the suite of programs available within the Kiwi software.

Pros

The keystroke shortcuts are an absolute time saver. I am able to create unlimited projects and keep track of my daily work as well as long term meetings, goals, etc. using Kiwi.

Cons

I wish there was a way to create auto-text replacement for frequent typos.

Pros

I love having a separate email client, but so many of them either don't work with or ignore some of Gmail's best features, like snoozing. I live by snoozing. So why not have a client that keeps the Gmail interface and such but adds more features to it? That's what Kiwi does and it's SO GREAT.

Cons

I wish it had some sort of unified inbox but I can live without it.