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| Fact | Gmail | HEY for Domains |
|---|---|---|
| Aliases | Each Google Workspace user can have up to 30 email aliases. | Users can create email aliases such as sales@ or support@ and deliver messages to one or multiple people, or forward them externally. |
| Encryption | All Gmail messages use TLS automatically, while client-side encryption adds protection for eligible Google Workspace editions. | HEY says it encrypts data at rest, while in use in its database, and in transit, but does not provide end-to-end email encryption. |
| Founded | 1998 | 1999 |
| Purpose | Gmail is AI-powered, secure email used by billions of people and businesses. | HEY for Domains hosts email on a customer’s own domain for individuals, businesses, groups, or families. |
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
HEY for Domains plans
- HEY for Domains$12 a month
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 HEY for Domains if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.