SaneBox
Email filtering service that sorts less important mail into separate folders
What is SaneBox?
SaneBox is an email filtering service that works alongside existing email accounts and apps rather than replacing them. It uses personalised algorithms to sort incoming mail into folders such as SaneLater and SaneNews, and adds tools including reminders, custom snooze folders, a daily digest and an inbox deep clean. Plans differ by number of accounts and features.
Good for
- Cutting inbox clutter without switching email apps
- Keeping newsletters out of the main inbox
- Cleaning up a long-neglected inbox
Key features
- Sorts incoming mail into SaneBox folders such as SaneLater and SaneNews
- Optional features including SaneBlackHole, SaneNoReplies, SaneDoNotDisturb and SaneScreener
- Daily digest of filtered email
- Email deep clean and organise tools
- Reminders, attachments handling and custom snooze folders
- Works with any email client or service, including Gmail, Exchange, Outlook and Yahoo Mail
Limitations to know about
- No free plan; only a 7-day trial
- Snack covers 1 email account with 2 features; all features require Dinner
- Relies on folders, which POP email accounts do not support
SaneBox pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Snack | $9.49/month billed monthly; $5.42/month paid annually; $4.54/month paid every two years | 1 email account, 2 SaneBox features, email and chat support |
| Lunch | $15.99/month billed monthly; $9.08/month paid annually; $7.46/month paid every two years | 2 email accounts, 6 features per account, email and chat support |
| Dinner | $42.99/month billed monthly; $26.58/month paid annually; $22.04/month paid every two years | 4 email accounts, all features, email, chat and phone support |
SaneBox alternatives
Shortwave
AI email client for Gmail and Google Workspace accounts
Superhuman Mail
AI email app for teams that use Gmail or Outlook
Spark Mail
Cross-platform email app with a smart inbox, AI writing and team features
Lindy
AI assistant that works in Slack, email and meetings to handle routine tasks
Frequently asked questions
Is SaneBox free?
No, SaneBox does not have a free plan. It offers a 7-day free trial with all features for up to 4 email accounts. Paid plans start at $5.42/mo billed annually.
How much does SaneBox cost?
SaneBox's cheapest paid plan, Snack, costs $9.49 a month billed monthly and $5.42 a month billed annually. 1 email account and 2 SaneBox features; $4.54 per month when paid every two years. Educational, non-profit and government agencies can get 25% off. Prices as published on SaneBox's pricing page on 23 September 2026.
What is SaneBox used for?
SaneBox is an email filtering service that works alongside existing email accounts and apps rather than replacing them. People use it for cutting inbox clutter without switching email apps, keeping newsletters out of the main inbox and cleaning up a long-neglected inbox.
What are the alternatives to SaneBox?
Tools that do a similar job include Shortwave, Superhuman Mail, Spark Mail and Lindy. Each has its own page here with its plans, limits and prices.
Who makes SaneBox?
SaneBox is made by SaneBox, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, US. The company was founded in 2010.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from SaneBox, Inc.'s own pages, read on the dates shown.
- sanebox.com/pricing (prices for monthly, annual and two-year terms (rendered in a browser), plan features, trial, discounts) read 23 September 2026
- sanebox.com/faq (email provider compatibility, POP limitation, account counts) read 23 September 2026
- sanebox.com/help/212-what-do-i-get-with-the-dinner-subscription (Dinner plan features) read 23 September 2026
- sanebox.com/help/145 (personalised algorithms; older starting-price wording) read 23 September 2026
- sanebox.com/about (company founded and HQ) read 23 September 2026