Relay

Email That Executes

Turn intent into execution. The AI-powered email client that doesn't just organize your inbox—it acts on it.

What is Relay?

Relay is a next-generation email client that goes beyond reading and organizing messages. Built with AI at its core, Relay automatically understands what your emails need and takes action for you. While traditional email clients stop at folders and filters, Relay executes: creating calendar events, generating tasks, drafting replies, and completing actions with a single click.

Built for: Knowledge workers, executives, founders, and anyone drowning in email who needs their inbox to work for them, not against them.

Core Features

AI Execution Engine

  • • Automatic Intent Detection
  • • Smart Summaries
  • • Key Points Extraction
  • • Suggested Actions
  • • One-Click Execution
  • • Smart Compose
  • • Auto-Categorization
  • • Priority Detection

Email Management

  • • Universal IMAP/SMTP Support
  • • Thread View
  • • Collapsible Messages
  • • Star & Archive
  • • Multiple Accounts
  • • Unread Tracking
  • • Read Receipts Display

Compose & Sending

  • • Rich Compose Modal
  • • Reply, Reply All, Forward
  • • Quoted Text Formatting
  • • Smart Reply Generation
  • • Attachment Support
  • • Draft Auto-Save
  • • Send via SMTP

Search & Discovery

  • • Fast Full-Text Search
  • • Real-Time Results
  • • Keyboard Navigation
  • • Sender Search
  • • Subject Search
  • • Content Search
  • • Search Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • j/k Navigation
  • o Open email
  • c Compose
  • r Reply
  • e Archive
  • / Search
  • ? Help

Account Management

  • • Multiple Account Support
  • • Connection Testing
  • • Sync Controls
  • • Manual Sync
  • • Account Editing
  • • Account Deletion

Technical Highlights

Modern Tech Stack

  • • Next.js 14 (App Router), React, TypeScript
  • • PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
  • • Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4
  • • IMAP/SMTP with nodemailer
  • • NextAuth v5
  • • Radix UI primitives
  • • Railway-ready deployment

Performance

  • • Server Components
  • • Optimistic Updates
  • • Smart Caching
  • • Lazy Loading
  • • Database Indexes
  • • Type Safety with TypeScript

What Makes Relay Different

vs. Gmail/Outlook

  • ✅ AI execution (not just organization)
  • ✅ Keyboard-first design
  • ✅ One-click actions from AI
  • ✅ Smart compose with context
  • ✅ Universal IMAP support

vs. Superhuman

  • ✅ AI-powered execution
  • ✅ Action suggestions with auto-execution
  • ✅ Open protocol support
  • ✅ Self-hostable
  • ✅ More affordable pricing

vs. Spark/Edison

  • ✅ Real AI execution
  • ✅ Intent extraction and actions
  • ✅ Professional keyboard shortcuts
  • ✅ Developer-friendly interface
  • ✅ Full control over data

Use Cases

For Executives

  • AI handles meeting requests automatically
  • Quick replies with smart compose
  • Priority inbox shows what matters
  • Delegate with shared inbox features

For Founders/Entrepreneurs

  • Never miss important investor/customer emails
  • Auto-create tasks from action items
  • Fast keyboard navigation saves hours
  • One inbox for all business accounts

For Sales Teams

  • Auto-detect leads and opportunities
  • Quick follow-ups with templates
  • Track response times
  • Integrate with CRM systems

For Developers

  • Keyboard-first interface
  • Clean, technical aesthetic
  • Self-hostable and customizable
  • API access for automation

For Anyone Overwhelmed

  • AI summarizes long threads instantly
  • One-click actions reduce manual work
  • Smart search finds anything instantly
  • Beautiful UX makes email enjoyable

Roadmap

Phase 2: Complete Core Value

  • Google Calendar Integration
  • Linear/Todoist Integration
  • Enhanced Draft Auto-Save
  • Performance Optimization
  • Error Boundaries

Phase 3: Power User Features

  • Email Templates & Saved Replies
  • Scheduled Sending
  • Smart Inbox (priority sorting)
  • Bulk Actions
  • Advanced Search Filters

Phase 4: Integrations

  • Slack Notifications
  • Webhook System
  • Zapier Integration
  • CRM Connections
  • Calendar Sync

Phase 5: Advanced AI

  • Custom AI Rules per User
  • Email Priority Scoring
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Auto-Reply System
  • Meeting Scheduler

Pricing

Personal

$0/month
  • 1 email account
  • Basic AI features
  • 1GB storage
  • Community support
Get Started

Pro

$15/month
  • Unlimited accounts
  • Full AI execution
  • 50GB storage
  • Calendar integration
  • Priority support
Start Pro Trial

Team

$30/user/month
  • Everything in Pro
  • Shared inboxes
  • Team analytics
  • API access
  • Dedicated support
Contact Sales

Why Relay?

Email is broken. You spend hours every day managing messages, switching between tabs, copying meeting times into calendars, and writing the same replies over and over.

Relay fixes this. Instead of just organizing your inbox, Relay acts on it. AI reads your emails, understands what they need, and does the work for you. One click to accept a meeting. One click to create a task. One click to send a perfect reply.

Email that executes. That's Relay.

Privacy & Security

Your data stays yours - Self-host or use our secure cloud

End-to-end encryption - Email credentials encrypted at rest

No email content sent to AI - Only metadata processed (optional)

GDPR compliant - Request data export or deletion anytime

No ads, no tracking - Your inbox is private

Open source friendly - Transparent codebase

Ready to take control of your inbox?

Start using Relay today and experience email that executes for you.