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MailStewardGot Your Back
Paid

Lite costs $24.95, MailSteward $49.95 and Pro $99.95, with a trial version available.

 Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

macOS Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Searchable long-term archive for Apple Mail and Gmail
  • Unlimited database size even in the Lite edition
  • Uses the official Gmail API over HTTPS
  • Scriptable from the command line
  • macOS only
  • Pro edition requires setting up a MySQL server
  • Command line only
  • Only works with Gmail and Google accounts
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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