Introducing Notion Mail: A New Way to Manage Your Inbox
Notion, the company behind the highly customizable note-taking platform, has launched a new email management tool called Notion Mail. This new option is designed to help users organize their inboxes more efficiently, and it’s now available for Mac and web browsers.

Background and Development
Notion Mail was first announced last fall, and it has been in a beta phase for several months. The development of Notion Mail was influenced by the company’s acquisition of Skiff, an email app that prioritized privacy and security, in February 2024. As a result, Notion Mail boasts SOC2 certification and HIPAA compliance. This is similar to how Notion’s second app, Notion Calendar, was developed after the acquisition of the calendar app Cron in early 2024.

Key Features of Notion Mail
Notion Mail aims to simplify the process of email organization by using AI-powered tools to categorize and prioritize messages. The app’s marquee feature allows users to describe the content they want to organize, rather than relying on formulaic rules. For instance, users can create custom labels by describing the type of content they want to group, such as "school notifications and emails from Class Dojo and my child’s teacher." This feature has already proven useful in organizing Substack newsletters and school updates into individual bookmarks.

Hands-On Experience with Notion Mail
In testing Notion Mail, it’s clear that the app has the potential to significantly improve email management. With its AI-based auto-labeler, users can quickly and easily organize their emails into categories. For example, a user can create a label for "school notifications" and the app will automatically fetch emails that match that description. The app also features custom views, a built-in meeting scheduler, and the familiar Notion writing environment.

Availability and Limitations
Notion Mail is currently free to use, but it’s limited to Gmail accounts, and there’s only a Mac app available at the moment. The company plans to release an iOS app soon and an Android app later this year. While there’s no timeline for supporting Outlook and other email accounts, the app’s potential for simplifying email management makes it an exciting development in the world of productivity tools.

Conclusion
Notion Mail is a promising new tool for managing email inboxes. With its AI-powered organization features and customizable labels, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with email. While it’s still early days for the app, and there are limitations to its current functionality, Notion Mail is definitely worth exploring for anyone looking to streamline their email workflow.