Apple Mail vs GMX Mail

Apple Mail9.3Visit GMX Mail8.7Visit

Higher score Apple Mail #2 in Email Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Apple Mail

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GMX Mail #8 in Email Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GMX Mail

• Apple Mail fits best

  Apple users managing several email accounts

• GMX Mail fits best

  Free email with generous attachment and alias limits

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Side by side

Feature	Apple Mail 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GMX Mail 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Email Apps	#8 in Email Apps
Best for	Apple users managing several email accounts	Free email with generous attachment and alias limits
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Features Apple Mail 1/3 · GMX Mail 0/3
Unified inbox	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom domains	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Accounts supported	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines multiple providers in one All Inboxes view Supports scheduled sending and Mail Drop for large files Includes Mail Privacy Protection and Apple Intelligence features	65 GB mailbox storage and attachments up to 50 MB Up to 10 aliases, plus spam and malware filtering Includes PGP encryption, cloud storage, calendar, and Online Office
Cons	Native Mail apps are limited to macOS and iOS Some features depend on device, system, provider, language, or region Support channels are community and documentation	The free service includes ads Its broader tools are centered on the GMX ecosystem PGP encryption may require more effort than basic email features
Our verdict	Apple Mail is a free email client included with Apple devices, aimed at people who want to manage several accounts in one application. It is available on macOS and iOS, and supports accounts from iCloud, Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo,… Read the review →	GMX Mail is a free personal webmail service from 1&1 Mail & Media GmbH, for people who want a large mailbox and more than basic email. The free account includes 65 GB of mailbox storage, attachments up to 50 MB, and up to 10 email aliases.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Apple Mail — where it wins

  • Combines multiple providers in one All Inboxes view
  • Supports scheduled sending and Mail Drop for large files
  • Includes Mail Privacy Protection and Apple Intelligence features

  Where it doesn't

  • Native Mail apps are limited to macOS and iOS
  • Some features depend on device, system, provider, language, or region
  • Support channels are community and documentation

• GMX Mail — where it wins

  • 65 GB mailbox storage and attachments up to 50 MB
  • Up to 10 aliases, plus spam and malware filtering
  • Includes PGP encryption, cloud storage, calendar, and Online Office

  Where it doesn't

  • The free service includes ads
  • Its broader tools are centered on the GMX ecosystem
  • PGP encryption may require more effort than basic email features

• Apple Mail9.3/10 · Free plan

  A free Apple email app with a unified inbox, scheduled sending, and provider support.

  Visit Apple MailFull verdict →
• GMX Mail8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free personal email service with generous mailbox space and useful built-in tools.

  Visit GMX MailFull verdict →