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# Compare Gmail vs Thunderbird

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Gmail | Thunderbird |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 13327 | 157 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | - |
| **Training** | Videos | - |

## Best for

### 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.

### Thunderbird

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## Key features

### Gmail

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Autoresponders
- Collaboration Tools
- Contact Management
- Email Campaign Management
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Email Tracking
- Inbox Management
- List Management
- Mobile App
- Multiple User Accounts
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging

### Thunderbird

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Archiving & Retention
- Contact Management
- Inbox Management
- Mobile App
- Multiple User Accounts
- Response Management
- Search/Filter
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging

## Links

- [View Gmail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/202338/gmail)
- [View Thunderbird Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1013328/thunderbird)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/202338/1013328/gmail/vs/thunderbird)

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