Friday AI Cheat Sheet
Last updated: April 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing
Freemium model with a robust free plan and a $9.99/month Pro tier.
Free Plan
Yes. Includes 30 AI replies per month, thread summaries, and basic follow-ups.
Rating
4.1/5
Best For
Busy Gmail power users who want AI-generated replies that sound like them, not a generic bot.
Key Features
- ✓Contextual Reply Drafts
I tested this daily. It reads the full email thread and drafts a relevant, coherent reply in your tone. It's not just a generic starter; it's often 90% ready to send.
- ✓One-Click Generation
In my experience, the 'Generate Reply' button in Gmail's compose window is lightning-fast. It saves more clicks than any other tool I've used.
- ✓Tone Adjustment
You can instantly shift a draft from 'Professional' to 'Friendly' or 'Concise.' What surprised me was how effectively it rephrases while keeping the core message.
- ✓Thread Summarization
A lifesaver for long chains. It extracts action items and key points into a bulleted list right inside the email, so you don't have to re-read.
- ✓Smart Follow-up Reminders
Flags emails where you said 'I'll get back to you' or asks if you want a reminder if no reply comes in X days. It's proactive.
- ✓Inbox Zero Assistant
Suggests which emails to archive, delete, or snooze based on your past behavior. It learns your habits, which I found creepily accurate over time.
- ✓Quick Actions
Generates common responses like 'Thanks!' or 'Let's schedule a call' with a single click from a sidebar widget. Perfect for low-effort acknowledgments.
- ✓Email Prioritization
Automatically highlights emails from important contacts or threads you actively participate in, pushing newsletters and blasts down. It cut my triage time in half.
- ✓Custom Response Templates
You can save your own frequently used replies and inject them with one click, blending AI and your own perfected language.
- ✓Meeting Scheduler Integration
When a draft mentions scheduling, it can insert your Calendly or Google Meet links automatically. A small but brilliant time-saver.
- ✓Sentiment Analysis
Flags potentially negative or urgent language in incoming emails. It helped me spot a frustrated client before I even read the full message.
- ✓Bulk Processing
On the Pro plan, you can select multiple similar emails (e.g., RSVPs) and generate tailored replies for all at once. A massive time-saver for batch tasks.
Tips & Tricks
Use the tone adjustment *after* generating a draft. Generate a professional reply first, then make it friendly. It works better than starting with a 'Friendly' prompt.
For complex replies, write a one-sentence instruction in the compose box (e.g., 'Decline politely and suggest next quarter') before hitting 'Generate Reply' for a perfect draft.
Train the inbox rules slowly. Don't let it auto-archive everything at once. Review its suggestions for a week to build trust in its sorting logic.
The 'Summarize' feature is best used on threads with 5+ messages. For shorter threads, it's often faster to just skim.
Create custom templates for your most repetitive emails (e.g., onboarding, pricing inquiries). Use AI for the unique stuff, not reinventing the wheel.
Limitations
- -It only works inside Gmail. No Outlook or other email client support, which is a deal-breaker for many corporate environments.
- -The AI can occasionally 'hallucinate' details not in the thread, especially on very long or complex chains. Always proofread.
- -Advanced inbox rules and bulk actions are locked behind the Pro paywall, making the free plan feel limited for power users.