Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own hey-email

Replace hey-email with a custom build. Email reimagined for the modern workplace

Weekend Project
41 features30 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 41 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Resend

Transactional and marketing email delivery

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 41 features

Organization(9 features)

Clip It

Extract specific sections of long emails and save them separately for quick reference.

Email Threading

Group related emails together in conversation threads for cleaner organization.

Email VersioningPremium

Track changes to emails and view previous versions of edited messages.

Focused InboxAI

Automatically sort emails into categories to help you focus on what matters most.

Label System

Create custom labels and organize emails with hierarchical folder structures.

+4 more in this category

Productivity(8 features)

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple emails at once like moving, deleting, or labeling.

Email SchedulingAIPremium

Schedule emails to be sent at optimal times for maximum recipient engagement.

Email Templates

Pre-built email templates for common scenarios to speed up composition.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use customizable keyboard shortcuts to navigate and manage emails faster.

Reply Later

Set emails aside to reply when you have time without losing them in your inbox.

+3 more in this category

Security(5 features)

Audit LogsPremium

Track all account activities and user actions for security and compliance purposes.

Email BackupPremium

Automatically backup all emails and attachments for data recovery and compliance.

End-to-End EncryptionPremium

Encrypt sensitive emails so only recipients with the correct key can read them.

Spam FilteringAI

Advanced machine learning-based spam and phishing detection to keep your inbox safe.

Two-Factor Authentication

Secure your account with two-factor authentication using authenticator apps or SMS.

Customization(3 features)

Custom DomainPremium

Use your own domain for email addresses instead of the default hey.com domain.

Dark Mode

Reduce eye strain with a dark theme option across all Hey interfaces.

Signature Management

Create and manage multiple email signatures with automatic context-based switching.

Integration(3 features)

Calendar IntegrationPremium

View calendar events and meeting information directly within email conversations.

Email Forwarding

Forward emails to external addresses or apps with full message preservation.

IMAP/SMTP Support

Connect your Hey account to third-party email clients using standard protocols.

Analytics(2 features)

Email AnalyticsPremium

Track when recipients read your emails and provides insights on engagement.

Read ReceiptsPremium

See when recipients have opened and read your important emails.

Collaboration(2 features)

Collaborative NotesPremium

Add shared notes to emails for team discussions and annotations.

Shared InboxPremium

Allow team members to collaborate on shared email addresses and conversations.

File Management(2 features)

Attachment Management

Organize, preview, and manage all your attachments from a centralized location.

Paper Trail

Automatically track all attachments and documents shared with you in one searchable place.

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying hey-email

Monthly$15/mo
Yearly$180/yr
5-Year Total$900

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$180
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$900
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

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