Gmail AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Email Clients for Windows

Gmail is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows Email Client alternative is Proton Mail, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Gmail and ten of them are Email Clients available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Email Client alternatives to Gmail are Tuta Mail, Zoho Mail, AOL Mail and HEY Email.

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  1. Proton Mail icon

    Proton Mail

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    Proton Mail provides secure email services with end-to-end encryption, ensuring data protection. Swiss-based and outside US jurisdiction, it offers a free version to champion privacy as a human right. Fully accessible on any device.

    98 Proton Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Proton Mail as an Alternative to Gmail
    Comment summary: ProtonMail is praised for its open-source nature, strong privacy features, and encryption, setting it apart from Gmail. Users appreciate its ad-free experience and security focus, with many endorsing it as a free and reliable alternative. Although some note its slower feature development and limited free storage, many consider the Swiss-based service to provide substantial user data protection, leading to strong recommendations for those concerned about privacy.
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    19

    Protonmail is free, open-source, encrypted (more private). Lacks: calendar & good contacts feature, but these are in the pipeline. Protonmail cannot by design data-mine your software for it's own profit; Gmail makes it's money by violating your privacy that way.

    Shaz Shah
    Positive
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    Proton Mail is my primary email and I have been moving away from GMail. In fact I do pay for it.

    Proton Mail has been reliable and their support has been great. The UI is different and pleasant, and they have apps that cater for different platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, etc).

    Charlignon
    1

    Protonmail is pretty great for all reasons listed. BUT it has two major drawbacks that you need to be aware of :

    • Account may be deleted due to inactivity (1 year - free plan) -SMTP (for apps like K9 mails or Thunderbird) requires additional setup, and is not available on mobile devices These were deal breakers for my use cases
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    • Almost everyone thinks Proton Mail is a great Gmail alternative.

    • Proton Mail is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Gmail.

    • Proton Mail is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Gmail.

    • Proton Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Proton Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
  2. Tuta Mail icon

    Tuta Mail

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    Offers comprehensive encryption for email, calendar, and contacts with zero personal info required. Built on open source, install via Play Store, F-Droid, or APK, with Tor and VPN support. Both free and paid plans; utilizes quantum-resistant encryption ensuring privacy-focused, anonymous usage.

    103 Tuta Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    Comment summary: Tutanota is generally praised for its privacy-focused approach, offering end-to-end encryption and not selling user data, which contrasts with Gmail's monetization model. Users appreciate the easy-to-use interface, minimal design, and affordable premium plans. However, there are some concerns about occasional account deletion and the lack of POP/IMAP support, which limits compatibility with some email clients like Thunderbird.
    Top Positive Comment
    justinterested
    8

    Tutanota is a great email provider with very good encryption (it uses end-to-end encryption like Signal – i.e. they cannot read your emails/gife them to the government, Gmail can!) and they don't sell any data. It is also very easy to use, it has a very nice app, a desktop client and a web client. There is really no reason why you wouldn't want to use it :)

    Top Negative Comment
    kendo friendo
    1

    AVOID. Deleted my account for not using it, but I had it tied to important accounts. The only way to get the email address back is to buy a paid account.

    alttosgt
    Positive
    0

    Tuta Mail is NOT self hosted despite claim on AlternativeTo

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tuta Mail is a great Gmail alternative.

    • Tuta Mail is Freemium and Open SourceGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Tuta Mail is Privacy focused and LightweightGmail is not according to our users
  4. Zoho Mail icon

    Zoho Mail

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    Zoho Mail is a secure, encrypted, and enterprise-ready email solution, a suite of apps tailor-made for your organization's needs.

    108 Zoho Mail alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    rickyipcw
    Positive
    3

    Zoho Mail provides almost as many features as Gmail while not scanning your emails for ADs services.

    Wagn3r
    Positive
    2

    Zoho delivers everything GMail does + more! If you setup a free business account you have awesome spam control capabilities.

    • The sending IP address of Zoho Mail (135.84.80.217) is listed on none, none (0 of 130) DNSBL (DNS Blacklist)! While the sending IP addess of Gmail (209.85.128.173) is listed on 8/130 Spam Filter Lists, because Gmail is being misused by a lot of Spamers! This easily results into your Email NOT getting received at your destination!!! I am speaking from experience.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Simplified email, with better privacy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Zoho Mail is a great Gmail alternative.

    • Zoho Mail is Freemium and ProprietaryGmail is Free and Proprietary
    • Zoho Mail is Privacy focusedGmail is not according to our users
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    Proton Mail

    Proton Mail provides secure email services with end-to-end encryption, ensuring data protection. Swiss-based and outside US jurisdiction, it offers a free version to champion privacy as a human right. Fully accessible on any devi...

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    AOL Mail

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    FREE e-mail account with IMAP, spam and virus protection with UNLIMITED storage (GMail max. 15 GB). Because of this AOL WebMail is ideal as E-mail archive or E-Mail-Backup utility for other Mail accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Inbox
     
  7. HEY Email icon

    HEY Email

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    Hey is a new hosted email service launched by the makers of Basecamp , which aims to organize your email inbox. Since they don’t sell ads, or invade your privacy, they charge $99/year for HEY

    102 HEY Email alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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  8. NetEase Mail icon

    NetEase Mail

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    NetEase Free Email - China's largest e-mail service provider, providing free e-mails suffixed with @163.com, @126.com, and @yeah.net. 16 years of experience in mailbox operation, the system is fast and stable, the spam intercept rate is over 98%, the mailbox capacity is...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Criptext icon

    Criptext

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    Finally, an email service that's built around your privacy. Get your @criptext.com email address and see what it's like to have peace of mind and privacy in every email you send.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. MeSign icon

    MeSign

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    MeSign is a free email encrypted client. Once you log in to your email account with MeSign App, the free S/MIME certificates will be issued, installed and configured automatically. The users can start to encrypt within 3 minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Inboxer icon

    Inboxer

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    Unofficial, free and open-source Google Inbox Desktop App. Built using electron, Inboxer includes a menu bar which is globalmenu compatible and works, and keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. EML MAI Reader PRO icon

    EML MAI Reader PRO

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    EML MAI Reader PRO - Quick & Useful Email Client! The software offers you the most productive features for opening EML file extensions. It accurately displays messages, saves the history of recently viewed, sorts files you open, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EML MAI Reader PRO
     
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