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DESCRIPTION
Mailplane brings Gmail to your Mac desktop. Mailplane combines Gmail's spam protection, endless storage, global access, and unique user interface with great Mac features:
Attach files: Drag 'n' drop your files and folders to Mailplane and watch them being attached to the message and automatically uploaded.
Send optimized photos: Pictures get automatically resized and optimized to reduce the size of your message.
Instantly send screenshots: Need to send a Screenshot? With one click you grab a portion of your screen and attach it to your message.
Send pictures from iPhoto: Mailplane comes with an iPhoto plugin that makes sending picture attachments so easy: select any pictures in iPhoto and then press the email button. That's it.
Multiple accounts: Add as many Gmail accounts (or Google apps for your domain accounts) as you want and switch between them without restarting Mailplane. And there is no need to enter passwords every two weeks, either. Mailplane stores them safely in the Mac keychain.
Download attachments and then reveal them in Finder. If the attachment is a photo or even a ZIP file containing pictures, then you can directly import them to iPhoto.
Get Notified: Mailplane lets you know when new mail arrives. By playing a sound, by showing the number of unread messages in the application icon and by the Growl notification system. Plus: Monitor all your accounts with the accounts drawer or the status item.
Talk with your Buddies: If somebody wants to talk, Mailplane shows a Growl notification. The brand-new Google Talk Gadget (displayed inside a separate window) offers some nice features like video and photo preview.
And more: Full control of Google Mail with your keyboard, by using Mac keystrokes. Access the flexible and customizable toolbar.
Send Mail from address book, safari or any application showing "mailto" urls and more. Plus Mailplane is available in many languages.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.1.5:
- NEW: Support for the new and fast Gmail "separate" windows (more information).
- FIX: PDF menu item wasn't created on Mailplane installation
- FIX: Growl notifications didn't open in the main window when the main window was hidden.
- FIX: Adobe Flash 10.1 beta 3 prevented attachments uploads.
- FIX: Inbox or separate window could become grey after a drag and drop operation
- FIX: Initial URL for Gmail didn't always have the correct scheme
- FIX: Separate window didn't close after archive, delete, or report spam.
- CHANGE: Removed custom WebKit nightly frameworks as the Google has fixed the "duplicating chat box" problem.
- FIX: open location in AppleScript didn't work
- FIX: Typo in help menu
REQUIREMENTS
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
- Safari 4.0.4 or later.
- Gmail account
- iPhoto (optional)
- Mac OS X Tiger users: Please download from Mailplane website.
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| Developer: | uncomplex gmbh |
| Downloads: | 12,639 |
| - Version d/l: | 641 |
| Internet: | Email |
| License: | Shareware |
| Date: | 02 Mar 2010 |
| Platform: | PPC/Intel |
| Price: | $24.95 |
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| Mailplane User Reviews (36 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Feb 17 2010 |
JADE CLARK I was using this software for the past couple of years. It has served me well at the beginning, but lately it has many problems that remain thoughout the upgrades. Some google accounts fail to load. When I open them in the browser they work well. Attachments are very easy to add - by drag and drop. If the reliability issues will be fixed - it will be a great app to recommend.
(Version 2.1.4) | |
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| Jan 30 2010 |
ESPIRIDION It took me less than 5 minutes of using Mailplane to make my purchase over a month ago. I still use Entourage to handle 2 of my GMail accounts since I want that information stored locally in my hard drive. Others may use different email programs such as Apple's Mail. My previous choices for an email program have been Mailsmith and PowerMail, but I've used Entourage for many years now. Apple's Mail has finally gotten better, so that may be the current choice of many Mac users. It should be obvious that if all a person needs is to receive GMail's email, Mailplane may not be worth it. For people with a single GMail account, Mailplane may not be worth it. On the other hand, here are some of the advantages I've found for my use: -Speed. When checking mail and switching among multiple addresses, and while working with email on a daily basis. Also, I like to report the spam I receive. Using a filter does NOTHING to fight spam. It merely helps my Inbox stay clean. Using Mailplane I can quickly check 4 accounts, and report the spam I receive. As I mentioned I use Entourage, and I set it up so that it NEVER receives any of my GMail spam. -Labels. I have a variety of Folders set up in Entourage for my GMail accounts. This works fine, but Mailplane's approach is also efficient and faster. My rules don't always work automatically in Entourage, but so far they always work in Mailplane. -Search. Mailplane's searches are superior to those of Entourage -although Entourage is great in this regard and very flexible-, and I guess this also applies to Apple's Mail. I can find anything on Entourage, but with Mailplane for example I can view a whole thread in a single window. In Entourage I would have to select and view each email individually. Speed and a more efficient workflow again play a role. -Screenshots, attachments, integration with other applications, chat, etc. I don't use these features that much, but for some users these are important. Mailplane is not something that everyone will want or need. For some it will be expensive. I actually bought it when it had a nice discount. Still, for many users it is definitely worth the $25 or $40 for up to five family members living in the same household. After using it for over a month I would hate to be without it.
(Version 2.1.4) | |
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| Jan 29 2010 |
VEGGIEDUDE I downloaded it and tried it out, but after 10 minutes I knew its not for me. Basically, it is a cross between Safari and Apple Mail. I do not need a hybrid. Apple Mail does everything I need it to do, I don't see the point of this app.
(Version 2.1.4) | |
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 | Jan 30 2010 |
F451 With all due respect, it would be courteous to at least have refrained from submitting such a demeaning star rating to the others who find Mailplane quite useful, if not to the developer. Mailplane has evolved wonderfully providing those who wish to have the format of Google in Mac usefulness with so many other beneficial features such as uploading from iPhoto, et al. Those who use it dailyÑlove it. Count me squarely in the "love it" category.
(Version 2.1.4) | |
| Nov 19 2009 |
SHAUN Brilliant app. Thanks for the "insert images into text" update.
(Version 2.1) | |
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| Nov 4 2009 |
ZX Last update deleted all my Accounts!!!
(Version 2.1b) | |
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| Nov 18 2009 |
JOELWNELSON The beta release set up a new "profile" for testing purposes. Stick to the release versions only and you shouldn't see that behavior. Incidentally, 2.1 final is now out and it successfully upgraded in place on my end.
(Version 2.1) | |
 | Jan 13 2010 |
MAILPLANE Apologies for the late answer. Your account settings were probably deleted when the auto-update was installed. The reason is most likely a "smart app-cleaner" application on your Mac: When Mailplane updates, the smart app-cleaner "thinks" it should remove all settings. Do you have such an "smart app-cleaner" application on your Mac?
(Version 2.1.3) | |
| Oct 1 2009 |
LARRYMCJ I rarely take time to post comments here, though I read a lot of what others have to say and those comments generally have a large influence on my software purchasing decision. But with Mailplane I really feel compelled to say a few things since I think Mailplane is not getting a fair evaluation here, and it's primarily because of its price. I just now looked at Mailplane again for the first time since its early beta days and I'm way impressed! I have been in the computing business, specifically the software business, for over 15 years and I'm also a huge Google Apps fan and couldn't live without Gmail. That said, Mailplane does many things, but first and foremost it cleans up the Gmail interface of Google ads...that alone is worth the price of the software! Next, it just runs faster and also cleans up the user interface with standardized toolbar buttons we're all familiar with and if you have to work with file attachments, being able to drag-drop them into a message is also by itself worth price of Mailplaine. Add to these things all the other nearly 40 improvements it makes on Gmail and you end up with a real live email client on your desktop that looks good, works good, and allows you some customization that Gmail does not. My hat is off to the folks at Mailplane for improving this so much since I first looked at it when it was in beta...you've done a marvelous job. Any developer who has done this much with their product can be expected to do even more, so I'd expect to see Mailplaine evolve into an even better application in the future.
(Version 2.0.14) | |
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| Oct 1 2009 |
LARRYMCJ Oops! Mailplane does not eliminate the Google Ads (I just happened to be looking at the inbox where ads are not displayed). It's still a nice app and well worth the price.
(Version 2.0.14) | |
| Aug 29 2009 |
TWISTED Mailplane improved a lot my experience with gmail, but it still needs some new feature or other ideas for doing gmail better on desktop. 25$ are a bit too much anyway.
(Version 2.0.12) | |
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| Jul 2 2009 |
JAZZYGUY I tried it and found it to be a totally unnecessary expenditure of $24.95. In addition the uninstall feature failed to remove the app or the folder in ~/library/application support.Why bother when Gmail really is quite a sufficient unit on its own?
(Version 2.0.11) | |
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| Jul 9 2009 |
HMURCHISON I guess that's for each person to decide regarding the value they place on Mailplane. I tend to prefer working "outside" of a browser and having native app controls. $25 dollars to "ehance" a free tool like Gmail sounds expensive but for me I'll likely purchase the family pack for $15 more that gives me Mailplane on up to 5 Macs for $40. That's 8 bucks a computer and a different value prop. Plus I think that the developer is going to be able to link Mailplane up with more apps like he's done with Omnifocus.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 9 2009 |
SHERMAN WILCOX I tried it and found it to be a tremendous boost to my productivity. $25 well spent in my evaluation.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
JAZZYGUY Gmail Browser is free and is a stand alone Browser for Gmail. It may not have all the features of MailPlane but does the job and is free.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
HMURCHISON So basically you're saying price is your primary concern? That's fine but to others $24.95 probably doesn't really "break the bank". I know there's a contingent of computer users that love free stuff but there are also many that love simplicity. That's why we compute with Macs even though they come with a pricing premium for given specs. If Gmail keeps a person very happy then the standard web version is going to be fine but some people want ehancements with their OS and the ability to switch between multiple accounts and the $24.95 is a pittance to some for the benefits of desktop integration. The value is perceived differently by different folks. Some free is most key and others productivity/ease is most key.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
JAZZYGUY It isn't a question of money.Gmail Browser is extremely functional.The fact that the price is right (free) makes it all the more attractive.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| Jul 10 2009 |
HMURCHISON Gmail isn't all that efficient if you want to switch multiple accounts or attach files with any kind of speed. I attach files all day at work and would really be hampered by the slow file attachment process for gmail. Anyone with more than one gmail account instantly sees the benefit of being able to switch accounts with ease. When you say "it does the job" you really mean "it does the job for me" Those people who want more functionality and integration from their email client may not find that Gmail does the job.
(Version 2.1b) | |
| May 19 2009 |
GRIZZLER I hesitated to buy Mailplane. It seemed that the web browser and Mail could do the job managing gmail. But I took the plunge, plopped down $25, and I think it was a good decision. Mailplane definitely improves efficiency for me, with my two gmail accounts. Switching between one account and the other is easier than using Firefox or Safari. Mailplane handles attachments and photos better. Bottom line: It's a good interface for the gmail app, money well spent.
(Version 2.1b) | |
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