The Email Revolution You've Been Missing

I f*cking hate Gmail.

I'm seriously having a panic attack trying to find that attachment.

My inbox is a cluster f*ck of unread messages.

These aren't random internet comments. This is how real people talk about their email in 2025 so far.

Email has been around forever (way longer than many of us have been alive), yet somehow the tools we use to manage it feel like they're trapped in some old era. It's kind of insane when you think about it.

So we built Merin. It's the email client I've always wanted: intelligent, crazy fast, and designed to eliminate the stress of managing an overflowing inbox.

Email is Broken. We're Fixing It

Here's some fun stats for you to share at your next house party: the average professional spends 28% of their workday on email. That's roughly 2.6 hours daily (or about 570 hours annually) just dealing with email.

Our research uncovered three big problems that nobody's properly solved:

Information overload – Your attention is constantly being wasted on deciding what's important
Attention fragmentation – It takes 23 minutes to regain focus after checking email
Interface friction – So. Much. Clicking.

The current "solutions" either pile on more complexity (hi, Gmail), charge ridiculous prices for minor improvements ($25/month, Superhuman?), or force you to adapt to their weird workflows.

We're doing something totally different.

Merin: Not Just Another Email Client

Merin isn't just a slight improvement. It's email reimagined for the AI era. Here's what makes it special:

1. An Open-Source Foundation

We're building a fast, minimalist email client that anyone can use and contribute to:

Keyboard-first interface that keeps you in flow
Clean, distraction-free design that focuses on what matters
Community-driven development where users shape the product

2. Built for Keyboard Warriors

The best work happens when your hands never leave the keyboard. That's why Merin is designed for lightning-fast keyboard navigation:

⌘ + K for command menu
/ to search
E to archive
R to reply

And yes, we've got optional Vim bindings (I use Vim by the way) with possible support for Emacs bindings in the future. No boring training sessions required—you'll pick it up naturally.

3. AI-Native Experience

Intelligence built into the core workflow, not bolted on top:

Contextual understanding of your communication patterns
Smarter inbox management that respects your attention
Assistance that adapts to your personal style

4. Ecosystem Compatibility

Your email should work with your existing tools:

Seamless integration with your productivity stack
Less context switching between applications
Workflows that match how you actually work

Why Now?

The timing for Merin is perfect:

AI has reached a tipping point for meaningful email assistance
Remote work means more email than ever
Everyone hates their current solution (as the quotes above prove)
The pricing makes no sense – either free with limitations or premium with minimal value

Most people settle for Gmail or Apple Mail, but professionals who value their time and sanity need something better. That's who we're building for.

Our Promise: Get Your Life Back

Our goal with Merin is straightforward: help you reclaim those 570+ hours you spend on email each year. Even a 20% improvement gives you 100+ hours back—that's two full work weeks!

Beyond saving time, we're after:

Less inbox anxiety
Fewer distractions
The satisfaction of inbox zero without wanting to throw your laptop out the window

Join Our Waitlist

We're launching fully in Summer 2025, but we're letting in a limited number of early adopters now. You'll get:

Exclusive pricing when we launch premium features
First access when we open the gates
Direct input on what we build

We're making Merin for people who care about their tools—who know that good software can transform how they work. If that's you, jump on our waitlist and help shape what Merin becomes.

This is just the beginning. Email is about to get a whole lot better.

Join the Waitlist