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# Compare SmarterMail vs Gmail

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> Detailed comparison between SmarterMail and Gmail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmarterMail | Gmail |
| **Overall rating** | 3.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 13327 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 499.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Videos |

## Best for

### SmarterMail

SmarterMail is the perfect Exchange alternative for any business looking for an enterprise email server for Windows or Linux. Includes desktop/mobile support and complete Outlook integration.

### Gmail

Designed for businesses of all types and sizes, it is a cloud-based email marketing solution that assists with creating custom professional email addresses, sending bulk emails, and more.

## Key features

### SmarterMail

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Archiving & Retention
- Autoresponders
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Management
- Data Recovery
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Multiple User Accounts
- Prioritization
- Reporting/Analytics
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging
- Third-Party Integrations

### Gmail

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Autoresponders
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Management
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Multiple User Accounts
- Personalization
- Prioritization
- Reporting/Analytics
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View SmarterMail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/116528/smartermail)
- [View Gmail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/202338/gmail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/116528/202338/smartermail/vs/gmail)

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