The ReadNotify alternative that shows who really opened your email.
ReadNotify has shown recipient IP and approximate location for around twenty years, so on paper it overlaps with Vero. The catch is that it feels its age: setup is clunky (it often relies on appending .readnotify.com to recipient addresses), and it has no bot filtering. In 2026 that means it frequently reports a security scanner or an Apple Mail prefetch as the “open,” so the location it shows is often not your actual recipient.
Which one is a better fit?
Choose ReadNotify when you prefer a long-running web service that can work without a modern Gmail extension. Choose Vero when you want Gmail-native controls, classified activity, automatic link tracking, and a compact dashboard.
Public pricing and product details reviewed August 8, 2026. Source: ReadNotify's official site.
Vero vs ReadNotify, side by side.
| Feature | Vero | ReadNotify |
|---|---|---|
| Price (single seat) | $9/mo · $79/yr | From $3.99/mo |
| Real IP & network | Yes | Yes |
| Device & city | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic link tracking | Yes, even bare URLs | Limited |
| No signature on your emails | Yes | Yes |
| Real-human (bot-filtered) opens | Yes | No |
| Works inside Gmail | Yes | Dated add-on |
Why people switch from ReadNotify to Vero.
- Bot-filtered opens: Vero separates real human opens from scanners and proxy prefetches, so the IP you see is the person, not a bot.
- A clean, modern Gmail-native experience instead of a dated add-on or address tricks.
- Automatic link tracking built in.
- A clear popup dashboard and email alerts, not raw logs.