Gmail
8.7#2 in personal email servicesFrom $1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Gmail | GMX Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free inbox | No | No |
| Aliases | Each Google Workspace user can have up to 30 email aliases. | Users can create up to 10 alias addresses and manage them from one mailbox. |
| Email aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | All Gmail messages use TLS automatically, while client-side encryption adds protection for eligible Google Workspace editions. | GMX offers free OpenPGP email encryption using a browser extension, with encryption performed on the user's computer. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | Montabaur, Germany |
| Mailbox storage | 100 | A GMX account includes 65 GB of email storage, which GMX says holds 500,000 emails. |
| Mobile apps | Google provides Gmail apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad, and Gmail also works in supported web browsers. | The free GMX Mail app supports Android, iOS, and iPadOS, and can manage multiple accounts and send or receive encrypted email. |
| Platform access | web_mobile_desktop | web_and_mobile |
Gmail plans
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- No costFree
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
GMX Mail plans
- GMX Mail free accountFree
Pick Gmail if…
Gmail suits people who want email with web and mobile access, writing assistance, and connections to Google services. Business users can choose plans that include custom-domain email and larger pooled storage.
Pick GMX Mail if…
GMX Mail suits personal users and small to medium-sized businesses looking for free email across web and mobile. It may also suit people who want aliases, account collection, cloud storage, and office tools alongside email.