The short version
Gmail Manager
By Google Workspace
Send, read, reply, and organize your Gmail inbox without touching code.
Google Workspace Workflows
By Google Workspace
Automate daily work across Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Tasks in one command.
What each one does
Gmail Manager
- Sends new emails with attachments and formatting
- Reads and extracts content from messages in your inbox
- Replies to emails and handles threading automatically
- Forwards messages to new recipients
- Shows unread inbox summaries with sender, subject, and date
- Watches for new emails and streams them as they arrive
Google Workspace Workflows
- Generates standup reports combining today's meetings and open tasks
- Prepares meeting briefs with agenda, attendees, and linked documents
- Converts Gmail messages into Google Tasks entries automatically
- Creates weekly digests summarizing meetings and unread email counts
- Announces Drive files in Google Chat spaces
When to pick each one
Reach for Gmail Manager when…
- You need to send bulk emails or templated messages quickly
- You want a daily summary of unread messages without opening Gmail
- You're replying to dozens of emails and want AI to draft responses
- You need to forward important threads to your team automatically
Reach for Google Workspace Workflows when…
- You need a quick standup summary before your team sync
- You're about to join a meeting and want context fast
- You want to turn an email into a task without manual copying
- You need a weekly rollup of what happened across your workspace
Quick facts
| Gmail Manager | Google Workspace Workflows | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Google Workspace | Google Workspace |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Source | View ↗ | View ↗ |
| Detail page | Open | Open |