Relay vs Front

Compare Relay and Front. See features, pricing, and which is best for AI email support.

Feature Comparison

FeatureRelayFront
AI Email Drafting
Multi-LLM AI draft generation
AI Compose and AI Summarize
Knowledge Base
Built-in KB for AI context
No native KB — integrations needed
Draft & Review
AI drafts, human approves
Manual drafting with AI assist
Multi-LLM Support
GPT-5, Claude, Gemini
Single AI model
Multi-Channel
Email-focused
Email, SMS, social, chat

Key Differences

AI Capability

Relay

Full AI draft generation with context from KB

Front

AI Compose helps write, but no full draft workflow

Relay has deeper AI automation for email

Channel Breadth

Relay

Email-first support tool

Front

Omnichannel inbox for email, SMS, social

Front for multi-channel; Relay for AI email

Pricing

Relay

AI included from $49/mo

Front

AI features require Growth ($59/seat) or higher

Relay is better value for AI email support

Pricing Comparison

Relay

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

Front

  • Starter$19/seat/mo
  • Growth$59/seat/mo
  • Scale$99/seat/mo
  • Premier$229/seat/mo

Front starts at $19/seat but AI needs Growth tier ($59/seat). Relay includes AI from $49/mo.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Relay if you...

  • AI-first email drafting
  • Built-in knowledge base
  • Multi-LLM choice

Choose Front if you...

  • Multi-channel inbox (SMS, social)
  • CRM-like workflow rules
  • Large team collaboration features

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Relay compare to Front?

Relay focuses on AI-powered email drafting with multi-LLM support, while Front is a multi-channel inbox with lighter AI features.

Does Front have AI features?

Front has AI Compose and Summarize on Growth+ plans, but it lacks Relay's full draft generation and multi-LLM capability.

Can I replace Front with Relay?

If email is your primary channel and you want AI drafting, yes. If you need SMS, social, and chat in one inbox, Front may be a better fit.

Try Relay Instead of Front

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