Relay vs Missive

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

Feature Comparison

FeatureRelayMissive
AI Email Drafting
Multi-LLM AI drafts
OpenAI integration for writing
Knowledge Base
Built-in KB for AI context
No built-in KB
Draft & Review
AI drafts with human approval
AI writing assist in composer
Multi-LLM Support
GPT-5, Claude, Gemini
OpenAI only
Team Chat
Email-focused collaboration
Built-in team chat + email

Key Differences

AI Depth

Relay

Full draft generation with KB context

Missive

OpenAI writing assistant in composer

Relay has deeper AI email workflow

Collaboration

Relay

Shared inbox with AI-first workflow

Missive

Team chat + shared inbox combined

Missive for team chat; Relay for AI email

Pricing

Relay

AI included from $49/mo

Missive

Starting at $14/user/mo with OpenAI integration

Missive is cheaper; Relay has more AI

Pricing Comparison

Relay

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

Missive

  • Starter$14/user/mo
  • Productive$18/user/mo
  • Business$26/user/mo

Missive is cheaper per user but has lighter AI. Relay includes full multi-LLM drafting from $49/mo.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Relay if you...

  • AI-first email workflow
  • Multi-LLM flexibility
  • Built-in knowledge base

Choose Missive if you...

  • Team chat + email combined
  • Affordable per-user pricing
  • Internal collaboration focus

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Relay better than Missive for AI email?

For AI email drafting, yes. Relay offers multi-LLM support and full draft generation, while Missive has a simpler OpenAI writing assistant.

Does Missive have AI features?

Missive integrates with OpenAI for writing assistance, but it lacks Relay's full draft & review workflow and knowledge base integration.

What does Missive do better than Relay?

Missive excels at team chat combined with email and internal collaboration at a lower per-user price point.

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