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WEB.DE vs Gmail: catalog facts
WEB.DE	Gmail
Freemium Free email account, with a paid PremiumMail upgrade.	Freemium Free account; some AI features need a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Free email address from a German provider Email and cloud storage under one account	Strong spam and malware filtering Available on web, Android and iOS
Interface and support are in German Portal includes news, advertising and promotional offers	Closed service tied to a Google account Some AI features require a paid plan
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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