Gmail Alternatives Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about whether to continue using Gmail or switch to alternatives, with users questioning its dominance, suggesting people stop using it, and asking for recommendations amid concerns like privacy and performance.

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Sample Comments

olalonde β€’ Jan 17, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Why not use Gmail as an email client?

laurent92 β€’ Aug 30, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Isn’t Gmail widespread enough to be appreciated?

Jarred β€’ Apr 10, 2011 β€’ View on HN

I don't see any reason to use them over GMail

phito β€’ Aug 13, 2023 β€’ View on HN

How about stopping using Gmail then?

Kequc β€’ Mar 27, 2018 β€’ View on HN

What would alleviate your dependence on gmail? Maybe there's a product out there.

vorador β€’ Feb 2, 2010 β€’ View on HN

Not everyone has (or wants) gmail.

jwilk β€’ Dec 23, 2017 β€’ View on HN

What alternatives to GMail do you recommend?

dirtshell β€’ Feb 3, 2014 β€’ View on HN

Why would you not be using Gmail at this point?

wooque β€’ May 5, 2023 β€’ View on HN

I'm baffled people are still using Gmail

mcs_ β€’ Oct 25, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Since google asked to use inbox I never looked back (and I know that Gmail is better client but people are crazy)