A Superhuman alternative for one Gmail account on the Mac
Superhuman Mail is built for teams on Gmail or Outlook, with keyboard shortcuts, AI and team features throughout, and plans from $25 per member a month, billed annually (as of October 2026). Hark Mail is a smaller tool for one person: a native Mac app for one Gmail account per Mac during the beta, with an editable Google Calendar week view and Google Tasks in the same window, free during the beta and $5.99 a month after it.
Side by side
Including the rows where Hark Mail is behind. Superhuman Mail facts are from its own website, as of October 2026.
| Feature | Hark Mail | Superhuman Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Mail accounts it works with | Gmail and Google Workspace accounts only | Gmail or Outlook |
| Calendar | Yes — a week view you can edit, in the same window | Yes — calendar and scheduling, including a week view and creating events |
| Google Tasks | Yes | Not listed among its features |
| Keyboard shortcuts | A few today — j, k, the arrow keys and Esc; more coming in updates | Yes — listed as a feature |
| Platforms | Mac (Apple silicon, macOS 14 or later); Windows next | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and the web through a Chrome extension |
| Price | Free during the beta; after it, 30 days free, then $5.99/month | From $25 per member a month, billed annually (as of October 2026) |
Who should stay on Superhuman Mail
- You run your mail from the keyboard. Superhuman Mail lists keyboard shortcuts as a feature; Hark Mail’s set is small for now.
- You want AI to triage and draft for you. Superhuman Mail lists Auto Drafts, Auto Labels and writing with AI.
- Your team works in email together. Superhuman Mail has shared conversations, team comments and shared drafts.
- You use Outlook, or need your mail app on a phone. Superhuman Mail works with Outlook and has iOS and Android apps; Hark Mail is Gmail only and on the Mac today.
Who Hark Mail is for
- You want mail and calendar in one native window. Inbox, a full Google Calendar week view you can edit, and Google Tasks, without a second app or a browser tab.
- You live in one Gmail or Workspace account. That is what the beta supports, and it is where Hark Mail is complete today.
- You want your data to stay between your Mac and Google. Hark Mail has no server for your mail; it talks to Google directly from your Mac.
Questions
Is Hark Mail related to Superhuman?
No. They are independent products from different companies. Hark Mail is made by Souplin Labs LLC and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Superhuman Platform, Inc.
Can I switch from Superhuman to Hark Mail?
Yes, for a Gmail or Google Workspace account. Hark Mail reads your Gmail directly from Google, so your mail, labels and filters are there when you sign in. You can keep both while you decide.
How much does Hark Mail cost?
Hark Mail is free during the beta. After the beta it is free for 30 days, then $5.99 a month for the whole app — mail, calendar and tasks. Superhuman Mail lists plans from $25 per member a month, billed annually (as of October 2026).
Does Hark Mail work with Outlook?
No. Hark Mail works with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts only, through Google’s own APIs.
Superhuman and Superhuman Mail are trademarks of their owner. Hark Mail is not affiliated with or endorsed by Superhuman Platform, Inc. Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2026.
Hark is in a free public beta.
macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon.
See the app — the window on the home page is the real interface, and you can change its accent and theme from the page.