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Inbox AI
Inbox AI lets Mac users build voice-driven workflows that connect AI chat, email processing, and app integrations in one visual builder. Press a hotkey or speak to trigger actions across Apple Mail, Reminders, Shortcuts, and third-party apps like Notion, Obsidian, or Tana. It connects to 13 or more AI providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, and local Ollama models that run entirely on your Mac. The app costs $44.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store and includes a 7-day trial.
Most Mac automation tools keep voice triggers, AI assistants, and email rules in separate apps. Inbox AI chains all three in a single flow where you can link voice input, screen capture, email filtering, API calls, terminal commands, and MCP server connections in one sequence. Email junk filtering and task extraction run on-device inside Apple Mail with no login required, which sets it apart from cloud-only inbox assistants that send your mail to remote servers.
The tool fits Mac power users who already lean on Apple Mail, Shortcuts, Raycast, or PopClip and want voice-driven automation without writing scripts. It works well for consultants and founders handling heavy email volume, researchers who capture screen snippets into Notion or Tana, and anyone who prefers bringing their own API keys over paying per-message SaaS fees.
Connect to 13+ AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Gemini, Ollama, and LM Studio with your own API keys
One-time $44.99 purchase on the Mac App Store with a 7-day trial and no subscription
Filter junk email and extract tasks inside Apple Mail, processing fully on-device with no login
Build custom voice assistants that draft emails, search the web, run Shortcuts, and call MCP tools
Trigger workflows via six input types: audio hotkeys, screen capture, incoming email, callback URLs, text chat, and watched folders
Requires macOS 14.6 or later; the app is 18.3 MB and available only on Mac
One-time $44.99 purchase with no subscription and a 7-day trial before you pay
Supports 13+ AI providers plus fully local Ollama models for on-device privacy
Email filtering and transcription run on-device without sending mail to external servers
Deep macOS integration with Apple Mail, Reminders, Shortcuts, Raycast, and PopClip
Visual flow builder chains voice, screen capture, API calls, and MCP tools in one workflow
Mac-only with no Windows, Linux, or mobile versions available
Requires macOS 14.6 or later, excluding older Mac hardware
Cloud AI model usage costs pass through to your own API keys
No built-in team or multi-user license management
How much does Inbox AI cost?
Inbox AI sells for $44.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store with no recurring fees. A 7-day trial lets you test the full app before buying. Direct website purchases are processed through Lemon Squeezy with a 14-day refund window.
What AI providers does Inbox AI support?
Inbox AI supports 13 or more AI providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, GPT, Gemini, Groq, DeepSeek, xAI, Kimi, Ollama, and LM Studio. You bring your own API keys for cloud models or run local models privately on your Mac.
Does Inbox AI work without an internet connection?
Yes. Inbox AI can run fully on-device using Ollama for local AI models, with mail processing and transcription handled locally on your Mac. Cloud providers like OpenAI or Anthropic require an internet connection and your own API keys.
How does Inbox AI handle email?
Inbox AI integrates directly into Apple Mail to filter junk based on your preferences and extract tasks from incoming messages. All email processing runs on-device with no login required, and extracted tasks can go to Reminders, Notion, Obsidian, or Tana.
What macOS version does Inbox AI require?
Inbox AI requires macOS 14.6 or later and is available only on Mac. The app is 18.3 MB and supports English. Family Sharing lets up to six family members use one purchase.
Can I get a refund for Inbox AI?
Refunds depend on where you bought Inbox AI. Mac App Store purchases follow Apple's refund policy. Direct purchases through Lemon Squeezy on the website allow a full refund within 14 days if the app does not function as described.