Like Shift, but
Actually Native for Mac
Tired of Shift's Electron lag and RAM bloat? HeyRobyn is the truly native Mac alternative
that unifies email, Slack, GitHub, WhatsApp, and Telegram — without the performance hit.
Early access pricing. No credit card required.
Why Mac Users Are Switching from Shift
Native Mac Speed
Shift is built on Electron and uses 1.5GB+ RAM. HeyRobyn is pure Swift/AppKit — launches in under 1 second and uses 60% less memory.
Unified, Not Tabbed
Shift just wraps web apps in tabs. HeyRobyn actually unifies your inbox — one search box finds emails, Slack DMs, GitHub PRs, and messages.
Better Pricing
$25/mo for all features vs Shift's $149/year ($12.42/mo) that locks basic features behind paywalls. Get more for less.
HeyRobyn vs Shift: Side-by-Side
| Feature | HeyRobyn | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $25/mo | $149/year |
| Technology | Native Swift | Electron (Chromium) |
| RAM Usage | ~400MB | 1.5GB+ |
| Launch Time | <1 second | 3-5 seconds |
| Email (Gmail, Outlook, IMAP) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Slack Integration | ✅ Native unified inbox | ✅ Web wrapper tab |
| GitHub Notifications | ✅ PRs, issues, reviews | ❌ |
| WhatsApp / Telegram | ✅ Unified chat | ⚠️ Separate tabs |
| Cross-App Search | ✅ Search all channels | ❌ Tab-by-tab only |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ✅ Vim-style | ✅ Basic shortcuts |
| AI Triage & Summarization | ✅ All channels | ❌ |
| Offline Mode | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited |
| Multiple Account Limit | Unlimited | Varies by plan |
| Battery Impact | Minimal | Heavy (Electron) |
The Problem with Shift (and Most "Unified" Apps)
Shift isn't actually unified. It's a glorified tab manager that wraps Gmail, Slack, and WhatsApp in separate Electron frames. You still switch between tabs, still search each app individually, still get notifications from 6+ places.
Shift is slow because it's Electron. Every "app" in Shift is a full Chromium browser instance. That's why it uses 1.5GB+ RAM, drains your battery, and takes 5 seconds to launch.
HeyRobyn is different. It's a truly unified inbox built natively for Mac. One search box finds that Slack DM, GitHub PR comment, or email thread. One keyboard shortcut to triage everything. One app, not six tabs pretending to be one app.
"I used Shift for a year before switching to HeyRobyn. The difference is night and day. Shift felt like managing browser tabs. HeyRobyn feels like having one real inbox for everything."
– Jordan Lee, Engineering Manager
Common Questions
Can I import my accounts from Shift?
Yes! HeyRobyn supports the same email providers as Shift (Gmail, Outlook, IMAP) and connects to Slack, GitHub, WhatsApp, and Telegram directly. You can migrate all accounts in under 10 minutes.
Will HeyRobyn work with multiple Slack workspaces?
Absolutely. HeyRobyn unifies messages from all your Slack workspaces into one inbox, so you never miss a DM or @mention across 5+ different workspaces.
Is HeyRobyn really that much faster than Shift?
Yes. HeyRobyn is built with native Swift and AppKit (not Electron/Chromium). It launches in under 1 second vs Shift's 3-5 seconds, and uses 60% less RAM (~400MB vs 1.5GB+).
What about browser extensions and app integrations?
HeyRobyn focuses on communication tools (email, Slack, GitHub, WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage) rather than trying to wrap every web app like Shift does. This makes it faster and more focused on actual inbox management.
Can I try HeyRobyn before canceling Shift?
Yes! You can run both apps side-by-side during your HeyRobyn trial. Most users switch fully within a few days once they experience truly unified search and native Mac speed.
Switch from Shift to HeyRobyn
Join 17+ Mac users who've ditched Shift for a truly native unified inbox. Early access launching April 2026.
Free tier available. $25/mo Pro. Cancel anytime.
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