Canary Mail

Canary Mail was co-founded by brothers Sohel Sanghani and Dev Sanghani.[1] Surge, Sequoia Capital's program which aimed at rapidly scaling up startups in India and southeast Asia launched its sixth cohort in January 2022, compromising 20 early-stage startups.[2] Among these startups is Canary Mail, which raised $2 million.[3]

Canary Mail flagship feature, Copilot, leverages artificial intelligence to help users write, summarize, and prioritize emails. The app's free version offers basic features, while the Pro Version, starting at $20 per year, offers additional features, including Copilot, a built-in calendar, contact profiles, customized notifications, pinned emails, end-to-end encryption, read receipts, and custom snooze times. The interface is familiar, with a left panel for accounts and folders, a central panel for messages, a toolbar with a button for the calendar. The app is also available on multiple platforms, allowing users to access their emails from various devices. Users can optionally use the default Gmail keyboard shortcuts, which Wired noted could be significant for those who have been using Gmail for a long time.[4] Canary Mail supports encrypted emails with or without PGP and works with all email services. Researchers identified it as the only iOS email app not vulnerable to Efail, a serious security vulnerability that could break PGP encryption.[5]

In November 2022, Canary Mail was piloting an enterprise version of the app with features tailored to business needs, including PGP Management and regulatory compliance support.[6]

PCMag's review of Canary Mail notes that it is user-friendly and offers a great experience for both beginners and advanced users. It notes the app's wide variety of features and a variety of security features such as end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication, which provide users with added peace of mind. However, the review also points out some drawbacks of the app, such as occasional glitches and a calendar that could use improvement. PCMag rated Canary Mail 4 stars, deeming it "excellent".[7]

TechRadar's review of Canary Mail praises the app as a top choice for users concerned about email security and highlights Canary Mail's PGP encryption as one of its strongest features, alongside unique tools that set it apart from competitors. It notes that the app has a user-friendly setup and interface, with thorough documentation and support available to assist users and that business users can take advantage of enterprise options to boost their email security. While acknowledging the high price point, the review ultimately recommends Canary Mail for its solid performance and standout features, rating it 3.5 out of 5 stars.[8]

The Next Web praises Canary Mail for its sleek design and extensive feature set. The review notes that it stands out from its competitors due to its attention to detail and inclusion of features overlooked by other email clients such as the app's smart inbox, which uses AI to prioritize important emails. The review also highlights that it offers full encryption by default, making it a strong choice for privacy-conscious users. Overall, the review concludes that Canary Mail is an excellent option for Mac and iOS users looking for an email client.[9]

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