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Gmail

Freemium#1 of 115 in Personal Email ServicesEmail Apps Iphone Apps

Gmail: A capable free inbox with shared Google storage and a paid path to more space. Ranked #1 of 115 in Personal Email Services by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for people who want free email across web and mobile.

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At a glance

Editor score
9.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
People who want free email across web and mobile
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$1.99/mo
Mailbox storage
100 GB
Founded
1998 · Mountain View, California, United States
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes 15 GB shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos
- Inbox categories, search, labels, and spam and phishing protection
- Web and mobile access, plus IMAP and POP for compatible clients
Where it doesn't
- Free storage is shared with Google Drive and Google Photos
- Google One Basic adds shared storage, not a standalone Gmail tier
- Custom-domain email requires Google Workspace

Our verdict on Gmail

Gmail is Google's personal email service for people who want an inbox accessible on the web and on iOS and Android. A free account includes a Gmail address and 15 GB of storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Inbox categories, labels, layout controls, predictive search suggestions, and spam and phishing protection cover everyday email organization. Gmail also supports aliases and compatible third-party clients through IMAP and POP, making it useful beyond Google's own apps.

Storage is the clearest reason to consider a paid plan, though it is a Google One subscription rather than a separate Gmail mailbox tier. Google One Basic costs $1.99 per month and raises total shared storage to 100 GB across Gmail, Drive, and Photos; storage can be shared with up to 5 others. The published plan details make the trade-off straightforward: the subscription provides more room across Google's services, not a larger Gmail-only allowance. Eligible plans also provide Gemini features in Gmail, while the free plan remains a practical starting point for users comfortable with shared storage.

Platform and ecosystem fit are central to the choice. Gmail works in a browser, has apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad, and connects with Google Drive and Google Chat. Attachments can be up to 25 MB; larger files are sent as Google Drive links. People seeking custom-domain email should look at Google Workspace rather than standard personal Gmail. Gmail suits users who value free email, strong organization, and access across Google's services; it is a less direct fit for someone who wants ad-free service, custom-domain email, or storage reserved only for email.

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Gmail pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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Gmail fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$1.99/mo
Mailbox storage	100 GB
Attachment limit	25 MB
Custom domain	No
Email aliases	Yes
Ad-free inbox	No
Platform access	Web_mobile_desktop
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	2 integrations: Google Drive, Google Chat
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	mail.google.com
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Gmail integrations

Gmail lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
Google Chat

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