Sortail

What is Sortail?

Sortail is a macOS toolbar app for Apple Mail that helps users triage email without leaving their inbox. It adds a floating control above Mail so you can move, delete, or archive messages, threads, and all mail from a sender from one place.

The app is designed for fast inbox cleanup with fewer menu clicks and less dragging. It also includes count previews for bulk actions, a folder list loaded from Mail’s local Envelope Index, and smart folder suggestions based on filing history.

Key Features

• Floating toolbar for Apple Mail: places controls above Mail and hides when you switch apps, so the workflow stays centered inside Mail.
• Message, thread, and sender actions: lets you act on a single email, an entire conversation, or all messages from one sender.
• Bulk-action count previews: shows how many messages will be affected before you confirm a thread- or sender-level action.
• Instant folder list: reads mailbox folders from Mail’s local Envelope Index so the folder picker appears quickly when you open it.
• Smart Suggestions: learns from prior filing behavior and pre-selects a folder as you choose a message.
• Minimal interface footprint: uses a menu bar icon, without a Dock app entry, notifications, or persistent interruptions.
• Free core actions: single-message actions and all panel modes are included at no cost, while Pro adds thread and sender actions plus smart suggestions.

How to Use Sortail

Install Sortail on a Mac running macOS 13 or later, then open Apple Mail. Use the floating toolbar to choose whether you want to move, delete, or archive the current message, an entire thread, or messages from the same sender.

When filing mail, open the folder field to see the mailbox list from Mail and pick a destination. If Smart Suggestions is enabled in Pro, Sortail can pre-select a likely folder based on your filing history.

Use Cases

• Daily inbox triage: quickly archive or delete routine messages one by one without using Mail’s menus or dragging items between folders.
• Conversation cleanup: process an entire email thread at once when all replies need the same handling.
• Sender-based filing: move or remove all messages from a specific sender, such as newsletters or recurring notifications.
• Faster folder selection: choose the right destination from the live folder list instead of waiting for a slower folder lookup flow.
• Habit-based filing: rely on suggested folders when you frequently sort similar messages into the same location.

FAQ

Does Sortail replace Apple Mail?
No. It is a companion toolbar for Apple Mail on macOS.

Which macOS versions are supported?
The page says macOS 13 or later.

Is Sortail free?
Core features are free. The page also lists a Pro plan with thread and sender actions and Smart Suggestions.

Does it work with individual messages only?
No. The page also mentions thread-level and sender-level actions, plus panel modes for different workflows.

Does Sortail read email content to make decisions?
The page says it does not try to read your email and decide what to do with it; it speeds up decisions you make yourself.

Alternatives

• Apple Mail’s built-in controls: suitable if you only need standard move, archive, and delete actions without an added toolbar.
• Other macOS Mail workflow utilities: similar tools may focus on faster triage, but differ in interface style, automation level, or folder selection behavior.
• Manual Mail workflows: using drag-and-drop, menus, and native shortcuts avoids extra software but is usually slower for repeated triage tasks.