Gmail
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Outlook.com
8.3#6 in personal email servicesFrom $1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Gmail | Outlook.com |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free inbox | No | Yes |
| Attachment limit | Personal Gmail accounts have a 25 MB attachment limit, and larger attachments are automatically replaced with a Google Drive link. | 25 |
| Custom domain | No | No |
| Email aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mailbox storage | 100 | 100 |
| Platform access | web_mobile_desktop | web_mobile_desktop |
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
Outlook.com plans
- Outlook FreeFree
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 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 Outlook.com if…
Outlook.com suits people looking to manage email, calendars, tasks, and contacts together. Microsoft 365 options may suit individuals or households seeking additional storage, desktop Office apps, or multi-person access.