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Hey

by Basecamp
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Quick facts
VendorBasecamp
Year launched
StatusActive
LocationChicago, IL 60647
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
Integrations
Free tier
Free trialYES
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About Hey

HEY is an email and calendar software from Basecamp that aims to improve the communication and scheduling use. It includes a calendar, domain management for email, and a free trial option, so users can explore its features before committing. The HEY way introduces a new approach to handling email and scheduling, providing users with simplified functionality. HEY also supports integration with existing email services, making it accessible for a variety of users. Key capabilities: Calendar For domains Try HEY free HEY Calendar New. The HEY Way Best for: individuals and teams that need effective email and calendar management.

HEY, built by the Basecamp team, is an ambitious attempt to reinvent email and make it more manageable, private, and enjoyable to use. Unlike traditional email clients, HEY does not simply provide a different interface for the same old system. Instead, it introduces a philosophy that puts the user back in control of their inbox. The platform is centered around the idea that not every email deserves space in your inbox, and it empowers you to screen, filter, and organize your communication in ways that most conventional email services simply do not allow. Its design is bold and innovative, breaking away from the cluttered, one-size-fits-all inbox by segmenting messages into clear categories: the Imbox for important correspondence, the Paper Trail for receipts and confirmations, and the Feed for newsletters and long-reads. This structure, while new to many, provides a refreshing sense of order that helps reduce overwhelm and creates a more focused communication environment. The features that HEY brings to the table highlight its emphasis on privacy and productivity.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Screens emails before they reach the inbox
  • +Organizes emails by priority for better focus
  • +Merges multiple Hey accounts for seamless access
  • +Eliminates non-important emails like transactional messages
  • +User-friendly interface enhances productivity
  • +Feels like having a virtual assistant managing emails
  • +Helps avoid constant login/logout across accounts
  • +Improves efficiency with smart email management features
What users flag
  • Formatting issues when viewing certain emails
  • Replies appear as new inbox items, doubling clutter
  • No live chat feature for Hey contacts
  • Search bar can be confusing to use
  • Less suitable for users who don’t check email daily

Features

Key features

The Screener
A unique feature that requires first-time senders to be approved by you before their email can reach your inbox, effectively preventing unwanted spam.
Purpose-Built "Boxes"
HEY uses three distinct inboxes: the Imbox for important emails from people you know, the Paper Trail for transactional emails and receipts, and The Feed for newsletters and other casual reads. This system keeps your primary inbox clutter-free.
Integrated Calendar
HEY has a new calendar app that is fully integrated with the email service. It is designed with a modern, filmstrip-like interface that focuses on days and weeks.
No Spy Pixel Tracking
HEY protects your privacy by automatically blocking "spy pixels" that are often used by senders to track when you open their emails.
Reply Later Stack
A dedicated workflow that lets you move emails to a separate stack to reply to later, which is a big improvement over marking an email as unread.
Merge and Rename Threads
HEY allows you to merge separate email threads on the same topic into one conversation and rename a thread's subject line to something that makes more sense to you.

Additional features

The Screener
Screens first-time senders before they can reach your inbox.
The Imbox
A dedicated inbox for important emails from approved senders.
The Paper Trail
A separate location for transactional emails like receipts and order confirmations.
The Feed
Organizes newsletters and other long-form content into a browsable feed.
Integrated Calendar
A modern calendar with a unique timeline-based view, separate from the email app.
No Spy Pixel Tracking
Automatically blocks trackers in emails.
Reply Later Stack
A dedicated stack to put emails that you need to reply to later.
Merge Threads
Allows you to merge separate conversations on the same topic into a single thread.
Rename Subject Lines
You can rename the subject line of any email thread.
Ignore Threads
Allows you to ignore a thread so new emails in that conversation don't show up as new in your Imbox.
Attachments Library
Gathers all of your attachments in one place for easy access.
Privacy-Respecting
Protects your privacy and time.
Multi-Platform Apps
Available for Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Email the Web
A feature that allows you to email a webpage to yourself.
Forward from Existing Email
You can forward emails from your old address to your new HEY address.
Email Clips
Clip important text from an email and add it to a "Clips Library" for easy reference.
Multi-Account Linking
Link multiple HEY accounts and view them together.
Autorespond
Set an out-of-office message to automatically reply to senders.
Team Collaboration
Share email threads and add private comments to them for team collaboration (part of HEY for Domains).
Custom Domains
Use your own domain for your email address (with HEY for Domains).

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Monthly plans

Hey For Domains

USD 12

Annual plans

Hey For You

USD 99

≈ USD 8.25/mo when billed annually

≈USD 8.25/mo when billed annually

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
9
Interface languages
11
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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