There are many different types of email clients, whether they be free or paid, offering different services. Not all email clients are the same and time needs to be spent figuring out which one is best for you. I am going to be talking about the free email clients Gmail and ProtonMail.
Gmail is a email client made by Google and ProtonMail is managed my Proton technologies. I have an account through both and I like them both for different reasons. Gmail makes it easy to connect to other people and to customize your email client. ProtonMail advertises security above all else. While ProtonMail can be cutomized, Gmail just has a better look to it.
ProtonMail is not as popular as Gmail or some other email clients but it definitely needs to be considered. It is newer to the scene than Gmail and I am sure that is a factor for many people. Once you have a dedicated email client, it is difficult switching to another. Those who have been with Google for the decades it has been available will be more reluctant to switch from what they know.
Gmail is associated with Google and they have said in the past that they have sold their search engine history to third party companies so that they can get a better profile of the people who use it. Since ProtonMail advertises security, that is a major selling point for me. They also come available with a free VPN service that Gmail does not. For these reasons alone, ProtonMail is the clear choice.
What are your thoughts on my choices for email clients? Do you agree with me? Why or why not? Should I have included another email client in this list?
If you liked what you read here, please consider subscribing to my blog so that you do not miss any future posts about the wonderful world of computers and technology!