Skip to main content

Apparent for Gmail vs OnlyRead

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

Apparent for Gmail compared with OnlyRead
DetailApparent for Gmail logo Apparent for GmailOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesA Chrome extension that makes Gmail easier to read and manage Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
Key features
  • Reverse conversation order to show newest messages first
  • Show every message in threads instead of collapsed defaults
  • Hide AI and Gemini overview summaries
  • Minimize toolbars and hide visual clutter
  • Minimize search and top bar
  • Hide selected buttons like Gemini and Google One Upgrade
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
What makes it different
  • Runs locally in your browser with no remote servers or data collection
  • Requires no account or setup to use
  • Privacy-focused with Gmail content never sent to Apparent servers
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)200
Referring domains (Majestic)130

4 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to Apparent for Gmail More alternatives to OnlyRead

Help centre