A ReadNotify alternative for Gmail email and link tracking.
ReadNotify and Vero both offer email tracking with IP and location context. ReadNotify lists link-click reports and a Gmail add-on, including mobile support. Vero focuses on Gmail in desktop Chrome, with automatic link preparation and a compact activity dashboard. The choice is about workflow and reporting, not exclusive access to IP data.
Which one is a better fit?
Consider ReadNotify if its Gmail mobile add-on or annual plans fit your workflow. Consider Vero for desktop Gmail in Chrome, automatic link preparation, and device and network context when available. Neither service can reliably identify a reader from an IP address alone.
Public pricing and product details reviewed October 8, 2026. Source: ReadNotify's official site. ReadNotify Gmail add-on. ReadNotify sending options.
Vero vs ReadNotify, side by side.
| Feature | Vero | ReadNotify |
|---|---|---|
| Price (single seat) | $9/mo · $79/yr | $24/yr Basic · $36/yr Premium · $3.99/mo Select |
| Available IP & network | When available (Pro) | Listed when available |
| Device & city | When available (Pro) | Software and approximate location listed |
| Automatic link tracking | Yes, even bare URLs | URL-click reports listed; bare URLs not verified |
| No signature on your emails | Yes | Not verified |
| Automated-activity filtering | Yes | Not verified |
| Works inside Gmail | Yes | Yes, Gmail add-on |
Reasons to consider Vero.
- Prepare eligible linked text and bare URLs automatically when tracking is on in Gmail.
- Review available device and network context alongside activity in Vero's Chrome popup.
- Separate known proxy and scanner activity, while recognizing that filtering cannot prove who read a message.
- Try Basic open and link tracking before deciding whether you need Pro's additional detail.
See how Vero tracks Gmail link clicks, including a recorded demo and the fields in a click report. For image blocking, privacy proxies, and automated requests, read about email tracking limitations.