Best Shared Inbox Tools

Compare the best shared inbox tools for teams. See which offer AI features, multi-channel support, and collaboration.

Feature Comparison

FeatureRelayMultiple
Relay
Full AI email support
AI drafting with shared inbox workflow
Front
Full AI email support
Multi-channel inbox with collaboration
Help Scout
Full AI email support
Clean, simple shared inbox
Missive
Full AI email support
Team chat + shared inbox combined
Hiver
Full AI email support
Shared inbox inside Gmail

Key Differences

AI Focus

Relay

Purpose-built AI email drafting

Multiple

General-purpose tools

Relay leads for AI email support

Workflow

Relay

Draft & review with human oversight

Multiple

Varies by tool

Relay's approach balances speed and accuracy

Setup

Relay

Connect email + add KB in minutes

Multiple

Varies — some need weeks

Relay is fastest to deploy

Pricing Comparison

Relay

  • Starter$49/mo
  • Professional$99/mo
  • Business$249/mo

Multiple

  • RelayVaries
  • FrontVaries
  • Help ScoutVaries
  • MissiveVaries
  • HiverVaries

Relay offers competitive pricing starting at $49/mo with AI included.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Relay if you...

  • AI-first email support
  • Draft & review workflow
  • Quick setup
  • Multi-LLM flexibility

Choose Multiple if you...

  • Full omnichannel platform
  • Specific integrations
  • Phone/chat focus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best shared inbox tool?

For AI email, Relay. For multi-channel, Front. For simplicity, Help Scout. For Gmail, Hiver.

Do shared inbox tools have AI?

Some do. Relay has the deepest AI with multi-LLM drafting. Front and Help Scout have lighter AI features.

How much do shared inbox tools cost?

From $8/user (Keeping) to $99/seat (Front Scale). Relay starts at $49/mo with AI included.

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