A free alternative to Gmail recurring email extensions
A browser extension can add repeat scheduling to the Gmail screen. A separate service can manage schedules outside the browser and send from your Gmail account.
What to compare before choosing
Check where schedules are stored, whether your computer must stay open, which Google permissions the tool requests, and how it handles time zones and failed sends. Those details affect how a schedule behaves after setup.
An extension works in the browser where you installed it. A service such as RecurMail runs scheduled sends on its servers, so your browser and phone can be off when an email is due.
Review Gmail permissions
Before connecting any tool, read the Google permissions screen. A service that only sends scheduled email should not need access to read your inbox, drafts, or contacts. You can remove an app's access later from your Google account settings.
RecurMail requests permission to send email on your behalf. It cannot read your inbox, sent mail, drafts, or contacts. Scheduled messages appear in your Sent folder.
Which option fits your workflow?
- Choose an extension if you want scheduling controls inside Gmail and are comfortable relying on a browser add-on.
- Choose a separate service if schedules should keep running when your devices are off, or if you want to manage them from a web app or phone.
- Use Gmail Schedule send for a single message that should go out later once.
Learn how recurring email works
See RecurMail's features and privacy details, or read how to send recurring email in Gmail.