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How Gmail compares to Outlook, Yahoo, etc.  
1. User Interface & Experience

Gmail

Clean, minimal, conversation view by default
Simple for beginners; search-oriented
Mobile App Fast, intuitive, syncs with all Google services

Outlook

Professional, focused on work email; integrates calendar/tasks
Slightly more complex but feature-rich
Strong for Microsoft ecosystem; integrates with Teams, OneDrive

Yahoo Mail

Colorful, customizable, ad-heavy
Basic email functions, less intuitive for advanced users
Basic, sometimes slower, ads in app

2. Storage

Gmail

15 GB shared across Google Drive, Gmail, Photos
Google One: 100 GB+

Outlook

15 GB email, 5 GB OneDrive
Microsoft 365: 50 GB+ email + 1 TB OneDrive

Yahoo

1 TB email storage
Yahoo Mail Pro: ad-free experience

3. Email Organization

Gmail

Labels (emails can have multiple)
Powerful filters, auto-labeling Rules for moving, categorizing, forwarding
Excellent, Google-powered Search

Outlook

Traditional folders; categories/tags
Basic filters
Good, fast, integrates with Outlook search

Yahoo Mail

Folders only; no multi-label option
fewer options
Average; search less precise

4. Integration with Other Services

Gmail

Works with Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, Calendar
Third-party add-ons available

Outlook

Works with Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, Calendar
Many third-party add-ons

Yahoo

Works with Flickr, Yahoo Finance, basic calendar
Third-party add-ons limited

5. Security

Gmail

Strong spam filter, 2FA, phishing detection
Regular updates & AI-driven protection

Outlook

Strong spam filter, 2FA, Microsoft Defender Decent spam filter
Updates tied to Microsoft ecosystem

Yahoo

2FA available, history of breaches
Security updates slower, older interface

6. Pros & Cons Summary

Gmail

Pros: Clean, simple, integrates with Google ecosystem, strong search, great filters
Cons: Labels can be confusing if you prefer traditional folders

Outlook

Pros: Excellent for work email, integrates with Office, professional features, rules & categories
Cons: Slightly more complex, interface less intuitive for beginners

Yahoo Mail

Pros: Large inbox storage, simple interface
Cons: Ads, weaker search, limited integration, older security track record



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