CountdownMail is well made. InboxClock adds counters and a website widget, free during the beta.
CountdownMail has been around for years and covers timers thoroughly. If you also want live counters, the same timer on your website, and uploads on every plan, InboxClock does that today at no cost.
What you’d pay each month
CountdownMail’s Free plan has unlimited views but keeps its branding. Removing it starts with Starter at $7 a month.
| Views a month | InboxClock | CountdownMail |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $0 during beta | $7Starter, 100K views |
| 100,000 | $0 during beta | $7Starter, 100K views |
| 1,000,000 | $0 during beta | $39Growth, 1M views |
Feature by feature
“Not listed” means the feature does not appear on CountdownMail’s pricing page. Check with them if it matters to you.
| Feature | InboxClock | CountdownMail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free during the beta, unlimited views | Free plan with branding; paid plans from $7 a month |
| Branding | None on your timers | Removed from Starter ($7) and up |
| Timer types | Fixed date, evergreen and recurring | Fixed date, evergreen, dynamic and looping, all plans |
| Live counters | Live numbers with an optional progress bar | Not listed |
| Custom fonts | Upload your own font (TTF or OTF) | All plans |
| Background image | Upload a background image | Growth ($39) and up |
| Different link after the deadline | A different link after the deadline | Dynamic links, Starter and up |
| Website widget | The same timer on your website | Not listed |
| API | REST API with API keys | All plans, 60 to 600 requests a minute |
| Stats | Daily and hourly views, clicks, email apps | Analytics, kept 2 years |
| Teams | One login per account for now | Team collaboration and user permissions |
Choose InboxClock if
- You want live counters (seats left, stock, money raised) next to your timers.
- You want the same timer on your landing page, not just in email.
- You want background images and your own font without moving to a $39 plan.
- You want stats by hour and by email app.
- Free during the beta is attractive while you test.
Choose CountdownMail if
- Several people need their own logins and permissions today.
- You need to send more than a million views a month on a committed plan with an SLA.
- You prefer a service with a long track record.
Switching from CountdownMail
Nothing breaks when you switch. Timers are separate images, so emails you already sent keep their CountdownMail timers.
Make the same timer in InboxClock. The simple templates fit most emails, and you can upload your brand font.
In your next campaign, replace the CountdownMail image code with the InboxClock code from the Embed tab.
Send yourself a test. Keep your old timers running in emails you already sent; they are not affected.
Questions
Is InboxClock cheaper than CountdownMail?
During the beta, InboxClock is free with no view limit and no branding. CountdownMail’s free plan is also unlimited but shows its branding; unbranded plans start at $7 a month. InboxClock’s paid plans aren’t set yet.
Can I use both while I try InboxClock?
Yes. Timers are separate images. Keep your CountdownMail timers in emails you already sent and use InboxClock in new ones.
CountdownMail figures are list prices and documented features from countdownmail.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026. Prices are per month, before tax, for the cheapest option without their branding. InboxClock is free during the beta; paid plans are not set yet.
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Your next email has a deadline. Show it.
Design a timer without an account. Sign up when you want the embed code.
- Free during beta
- No credit card
- Works with any email platform