Serif
8.1#1 in email collaboration softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planiOSWebmacOSWindows
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Startup Mail
5.8#29 in shared inbox softwareFrom $1 a monthWebAPI
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| Fact | Serif | Startup Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Serif states that it is SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant, and that emails are not used to train general AI models or stored on its servers. | The maker says API, webhook, and MCP access use granted mailbox permissions, and describes tenant and private-mailbox access as remaining in scope for customer-data queries. |
Serif plans
- Lite$30 a month
- Standard$50 a month
- Pro$200 a month
- Team$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Startup Mail plans
- All email features$1 a month
Pick Serif if…
Serif is aimed at small businesses and operations teams that want routine shared-inbox and document tasks automated. Its escalation and approval options may suit teams that want to review replies before allowing more independent handling.
Pick Startup Mail if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.