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HEY alternatives

A delightfully fresh take on email + calendar — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

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$8.25/mo ($99/yr)

Alternative #1

Vibe code your own HEY

Keep paying for HEY; you cannot realistically clone a functioning, production-ready email service as a solo developer due to deliverability hurdles and MTA infrastructure. Score: 15/100 (Don't bother).

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