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Joshua S.
Attorney
Law Practice, 1-10 employees
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Josh: Hi, I'm Josh. I'm a law firm owner and partner. I give Google Gmail a five out of five. For more...
Ciara G.
President
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
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Josh C.
Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's an amazing email system to use and there is really no reason not to have one or multiple. Great interface and plenty of free space.
It is amazingly free and also one of the best email interfaces for personal emails. I love that I can connect my business emails that are done through my cpanel hosting account right into gmail. I can check and send emails as my other accounts that are non gmail. Gmail gives you an amazingly generous amount of space for email and works that into their google drive system as well. You can get multiple email addresses if you need them. You can also use their chat which is very easy to search in both email and chat.
There is almost nothing to dislike. Every now and then the spam filter is a little overzealous or randomly an email doesn't get to the receiver though that may be how I wrote the email. That's very little to complain about with a free product.
Nandini x.
Arts and Crafts, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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It is definitely a one-stop solution for all our email needs. Definitely recommended for email purposes
Gmail is great for organizing your emails, has a user-friendly interface, and offers lots of storage. It is also a great interface for connecting with people.
Sadly not efficient spam blocking system.
Desi H.
Market Research, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Gmail is a good software for companies with large and expansive employee positions. It holds a wider and more expansive business operation in dealing with sending, receiving, holding meetings, etc. I myself found Gmail a good email provider but, It just had issues that I did not want to deal with.
I liked the personalization settings. Themes, etc. ...
It was difficult to find information and navigating to find a specific function was difficult.
Turan A.
Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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You can adapt and start using the software as easily as if I designed it myself. All the features that it offers as standard are above the other software that offers similar mail. Thanks to the verification methods, your data and e-mails are even more secure.
If you are a Google user, you can view, use and combine all other Google integrations with your mailbox. Its fast and easy structure, excellent and high security infrastructure, an interface adapted for users and easy to manage will be waiting for you. It offers a simple and great performance in all processes, free from all unnecessary steps.Its superior structure suitable for mobile, my accounts that can be managed from a single point, my mail security are more secure.Spam mail protection, archiving ability, integration with other google products, desktop notifications for personal computers, mail tracking, categorization features are just the beginning.
When Google is the provider of a service, it is very difficult to find too many shortcomings. More personalized requests emerge, in which case there is a bit of individual regulation. Maybe Email file size can be increased a bit.
Jon Z.
Writing and Editing, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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It’s the standard, but is somehow still sub-standard when you look at it with a critical eye.
It’s free, quite powerful, fast, responsive.
There are issues that have been left to flounder for decades. Kind of embarrassing.
Ismail S.
Marketing and Advertising, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Used it for about 10 years, the most amazing service without exaggeration
Ease of use and speed of services and security
The protocols must be improved or rebuilt because they are outdated and have many loopholes
Tatiani s.
Internet, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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gmail helps me a lot on a daily basis, due to its practicality
I like the practicality, I can check my e-mail from both the PC and the cell phone
I don't really like the way the messages are organized at first
Melinda M.
Construction, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I have a very positive experience with Gmail everytime i use it.
Gmail is very easy to use and locate important emails and very easy to navigate.
I like Gmail i don't have any problems with it.
Amr A.
Hospital & Health Care, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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My favourite mail manager - for sending files and important documents i use it securely
Sometimes I lost some important email and when i tried to backup i failed
abdou a.
Internet, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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with this app i receive my mail and manage my business easily
it's a super secure application and that's what counts for me.
nothing to report all is OK with this app
Festus U.
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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With Gmail, I and my team receives messages faster and even star the messages so we can quickly find them whenever we need them.
1. its free to create and use2. messages drops faster3. the spam filter is amazing4. messages are segmented based on their priority5. it has a relatively large storage6. able to star messages7. able to login to other email providers like yahoo mail, webmails, outlook and so on.
the storage is limited sometimes it automatically deletes messages after sometime
Lauren T.
Legal Services, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I very much enjoy Gmail and cannot see myself going to another email server. I grew up on Yahoo and AOL, but Gmail has been the best service I have used hands down.
I love how I can integrate all of my email addresses easily into one app. I have different email addresses for different things in my life, and Gmail makes organizing these emails a breeze. I get all my notifications from my email accounts, and Gmail will be sure to specify which account the email is going into. I also love how easily accessible they make my Google Drive so I don't have to spend time in a separate app messing with that. I've used Gmail for probably over ten years now and never plan on going with another email server.
Honestly, the only downside that I have ever had with Gmail is that I will sometimes not receive important emails because Google has designated them as spam. This has only happened a handful of times, and when it does go to my spam folder, it's always easy to retrieve my messages.
Kyle B.
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I absolutely love Gmail and it's integration with Google Workspace!
I have always found the UI/UX of Gmail far superior than Outlook's desktop/online/mobile apps. More importantly, especially for my business, it's critical that my email marketing software easily and tightly integrates with Gmail without friction. Outlook fails in this regard.
I would like a tiled or envelope shaped inbox experience, but the rows are good enough.
Justin Emanuel J.
Pharmaceuticals, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail is a great easy to use fast quick reliable service .number one in the industry and my favorite provider .
gmail is my favorite and most used email provided .it has great support and folder structure .easy to use and setup quickly.security is second to none. i recommend gmail to everyone looking for a email service thats quick to set up.
call times for support can sometimes take a while . emails to customer support could be faster .they offer a premium customer service and even with that there are wait times for support.
Jill D.
Real Estate, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail is, by far, the simplest, cleanest most productive email client I've ever utilized. From filtering emails as they come by priority, label or into split inboxes, I'm able to see what's important first. I'm also able to search for what I need using a variety of search features, integrate with my Google Calendar, contacts and external email accounts. All of my email accounts from any source are pulled into one Gmail inbox. Gmail consistently proves to be far superior to alternatives, and stays adaptive with the times and our changing technology needs.
We've been using Gmail since the beta days, so almost twenty years. In that time, they've responded and adapted to changing technology needs, from folders migrating to labels, nested messages, to integration with the ever-expanding options of other Google products. I really have no complaints at all. Time and again, we choose Gmail to continue moving us forward for all our digital communication needs. They are simply the best.
Jonathan S.
Capital Markets, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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There's not much to say. GMail is probably THE single MOST prolific application in use across the interwebs today. I have personal gmails, work gmails, school gmails... and some of those schools and companies use gmail as their client server. It is THAT prolific. If you are reading this, I can only assume you have a gmail already (or are very very new to this whole "world wide web" thing. There are...
Everyone has it... so collaboration and integration make it a huge "onramp" to the web. Quick and easy to use. Huge amount of storage space for saved emails from the past. Folder organization customization. It's free!
Not a fan of the way Google sorts "Primary", "Promotional", and "Social". Spam filter can be difficult to teach and you lose valuable emails to its clutches frequently. Google auto reads email to sort it... but if you're a privacy advocate, you probably aren't a Googler.
Daniel N.
Legal Services, self-employed
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Overall, Gmail has accomplished everything I would expect an email program to do. The automated alerts about potentially-missed emails is what I think makes it the best option, and it's the reason I would recommend Gmail to other small/startup businesses to manage their email. It might not seem like a required feature at first, but as more and more emails come in, the prompt about having possibly failed to respond to one is essential.
Gmail is much like any other email program available. It allows free accounts, so the cost makes it a great option. If you want to spend a few bucks each month, you get email management that is tied to your own domain. This was great for me as I started my own law practice because it provided a professional email without having a website/hosting setup yet. The one feature that would make me recommend...
I think the contact management can be improved. The only other problem I've had with Gmail has been with sorting incoming messages. I may have become too used to desktop applications that I would create "rules" in to instruct the program what to do with emails having a particular word in the subject or from a particular sender. I tried to organize my inbox a bit better in Gmail, and either I couldn't figure out how to make it do what I wanted, or it isn't possible. I'm not sure which it is. In any case, it was taking too much time, and it was easier to just "select all" and "mark as read."
Jeanette D.
Health, Wellness and Fitness, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail is user-friendly. I love that it offers a free personal account as well as an inexpensive paid account for business. Gmail is the perfect solution for me to stay in touch with both personal and business contacts.
I love Gmail because the free personal email separates emails into Inbox, Social, and Promotions categories which allows me to focus on the more important email in my inbox first without getting distracted. The paid version of Gmail for my business allows me to offer a HIPAA compliant email to my clients with security features for client privacy. In both personal and business emails I can create Folders for greater organization and the search feature allows me to find information or contacts quickly.
For the personal Gmail account, sometimes email falls into my Promotions folder instead of my Inbox so I miss time sensitive email.
Bipin A.
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall, the Gmail app is a great option for those who prioritize simplicity and ease of use, but it may not be the best choice for users who want more customization or privacy.
User-friendly interface: The Gmail app is easy to navigate, making it simple to compose, read and organize your emails.Multiple accounts: The app allows you to add multiple accounts, which is great if you use more than one email address.Labeling: With the Gmail app, you can label your emails for easy categorization and searchability.Spam filter: The app’s built-in spam filter is effective in keeping unwanted emails out of your inbox.Integration: Gmail integrates with other Google services, such as Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Google Photos, making it easier to manage your digital life.Push notifications: You can receive push notifications for new emails, so you don't have to keep checking your inbox.
Limited customization: Unlike other email apps, Gmail doesn't offer many customization options, so you can't change the look and feel of the app.Ads: Gmail displays ads in your inbox, which can be distracting and take up valuable screen space.Privacy concerns: Google collects a lot of data from Gmail users, which can be concerning for some users.Email threading: Some users find Gmail's email threading feature confusing, as it groups multiple emails together under one conversation.No unified inbox: Unlike some other email apps, Gmail doesn't offer a unified inbox feature, so you have to switch between accounts to see all your emails.No email scheduling: Gmail doesn't allow you to schedule emails to be sent at a later time or date, which can be inconvenient for some users.
Raj K.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail is a popular email service provider that offers several features and benefits to its users. One of the main advantages of Gmail is its efficient and user-friendly interface. The platform's design allows users to easily navigate and manage their email inbox, compose new messages, and search for specific emails.Gmail has a high deliverability rate, which means that emails sent from a Gmail account...
One of the main concerns that has been raised is around Gmail's privacy policies and data collection practices.n addition, Google's data collection practices have come under scrutiny in recent years. Google collects a large amount of data on its users, including information on their online activity, search history, and location. While this data is used to improve Google's services and provide personalized content, some users are concerned about the level of data being collected and the potential for it to be used for targeted advertising or other purposes.
Arnaldo C.
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail has been my favorite email app for more than 8 years, I must say it is an incredible application, I use it every day since I constantly receive emails from clients, partners and work, so I need to check my email trays constantly, I must say that it has never hit me or given me problems so the stability of the app is excellent. In addition to this gmail has a number of add-ons that you can...
Well, because not everything is always good, there are few things I do not like about the gmail app and one of them is that when you write a new message and add some files it is a bit difficult to do it from the phone, if you could do it a little simpler would be great, another thing is that when I send a message I do not get the notification of message sent or message waiting to be sent or message sent so I never know if my message has been sent really. For my part these are the only things that I dislike, everything else I like and I'm happy with the app, I really think it's excellent!
Denise K.
E-Learning, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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My experience with Gmail has been fantastic. I love how new features have been introduced to meet the needs of the users for every line of work and life. I teach special education and my students range from K-8 grade in ability level. Gmail is a form of communication they have independently used to contact me during the pandemic for assistance. They know if the click on the "M" at the bottom of the screen, click the plus sign (to open an email), and start typing my name, the address bar will auto fill with my email. They can type "help", screen shot what they need help with, or send me a blank email but with Gmail they can communicate where otherwise they would not have bene able to. Thank you Google!
The ability to customize so much in this email software is priceless. I love being able to make specific folders for topics to help keep me organized. The search tool is like none I have used before. If I can not find an email using the search tool, it isn't there. The sofrtware suggests grammar and punctuation errors for correction and has a retraction button after you hit send that you can set for a specific amount of time. I am bad for forgetting to attach documents so the "undo send" feature has helped hide that many times. After hitting send, I realize I didn't attach a document, click undo send, attach the document, and send. It is priceless!
I do not like that in the past year or so most of the Google apps icons became SO similar. I use most of the Google apps because of the ease, accuracy, and reliability. All of the icons now have one multi-colored shape or symbol on a solid white background. It truly makes them more dififcult to find when in a hurry for me personally. Luckily, Gmail is a Big letter"M" so it is fairly easy to find.
Virginia laura V.
Accounting, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Generally speaking my involvement in Gmail is incredible. It's a very efficient specialized instrument.
I totally love Gmail. I have been utilizing it for longer than 10 years at this point and plainly Gmail takes a wide margin for consumer loyalty. Sending and getting messages is made simpler with Gmail. The cordial UI expands my usefulness significantly. Gmail likewise has incredible association devices, permitting clients to star and channel messages dependent on their requirements. With the choices...
There are all around reported worries about Gmail's security. Similarly as with some free, open source stages, you are expecting extra danger that the substance and insurance of the data your are sending/getting, are at an essentially higher danger than other paid stages. I additionally don't care for how I frequently run out of capacity, and need to buy more.
Madhu S.
Graphic Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Gmail has so many useful tools. I can't imagine living without it. 1) Excellent search Gmail is really good at searching through messages. Granted it can take a few attempts, but you can nearly always find the message you are looking for. Other email services don't even come close to providing such good search results. 2) Forward to any email address Gmail has a built in forwarding option allowing...
Inbox and Gmail both have different features that the other don't. So I have to keep on switching between them. It would be nice if Google put all of Gmail's features into Inbox so I could just use one interface.
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Information Technology and Services, self-employed
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I happen to have both a personal and a business Gmail account. There are many things to like about Gmail (free), great search, decent integration with the rest of their offerings, nice automations with filters and rules. There are features that they have built on top of the standard IMAP functionalities, like tags, filters and automatic categorization of emails, which are very useful and productive (albeit a bit restrictive, since they are exclusively available on the Gmail apps). The familiarity of the personal Gmail accounts is a big plus when using them in a corporate setting. Centrally managing the business email accounts is a breeze for your IT department. Plus: more storage, email aliases, and group email addresses.
Well, when talking about the free Gmail, there’s not much to complain about. You can’t really argue with the free price tag, can you? The only issue I can see is that there are no native desktop clients and the web version of Gmail feels a bit too much like a webpage and less than a web app. I can understand that for many this is a feature, not a bug — but even with the recent material redesign, the...