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Gmail vs iCloud Mail: catalog facts
Gmail	iCloud Mail
Freemium Free account; some AI features need a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan.	Freemium Free with an Apple Account, with more storage on paid iCloud+ plans.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS, Web
Strong spam and malware filtering Available on web, Android and iOS	Built into Apple devices Web client for use on any computer
Closed service tied to a Google account Some AI features require a paid plan	Requires an Apple Account Best experience is on Apple hardware
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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