In this article, we’ll be discussing different ways to use Gmail on your Mac. This will help you to quickly access Gmail if you have multiple email accounts. Besides this, you will get more tools than those offered by Apple on macOS.
So make sure to read the article till the end that we’ve managed to prepared for you. Without wasting much of your time, let’s get started.
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Use the Gmail Web App
Gmail has become one of the go-to email solutions for most people around the world. It fast, free, and the user interface is clean. The web version of Gmail has changed quite a bit over the years and in 2018, Gmail got a complete visual overhaul.
Gmail is being used by 1.4 billion people around the world and a considerable amount of people use the web version. Though Google does not offer a native mac Gmail app, the web app at gmail.com is definitely worth giving a try.
Reasons to use Gmail on web browser:
- No need to install an app.
- Can access through any web browser – no restrictions.
- Clean, fast.
- Customise the web app look using Chrome extensions made for Gmail.
Use Native Mail App on Mac
Another easiest way to use Gmail on mac is to configure the native mail app with your Gmail account. The mail app on mac supports any and all email accounts and there are no restrictions.
Reasons to use the Mail app on mac
- Works greats with Gmail.
- Can configure multiple Gmail accounts.
- You can use emails from different providers in the same mail app.
- Avoid using different mail apps for different emails.
Mailplane
Mailplane is an e-mail client for macOS that wraps Gmail in such a way that it presents us as a site-specific browser.
Mailplane will allow you a 15-day free trial. You will get more functions and features such as the ability to archive a message or write a quick reply directly from a new email notification, the ability to add annotations and shapes to email, and you can add extensions, etc.
Kiwi for Gmail
Kiwi for Gmail is the most simplified and easy-to-use app for Gmail. It allows providing Gmail and workspace for desktop experience under one roof.
Not only this, Kiwi for Gmail will provide you best features like:
- Focus Filter Inbox to keep you update about emails.
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides just like full desktop suits.
- Multiple Windows for multitasking, and can give support of multiple windows.
- Supports Boomerang plugin that helps to schedule the time to send an email.
Kiwi for Gmail is all one app solution for Google tools, so it’s best suited for Mac users.
Go for Gmail
Go for Gmail is a completely free-to-use app for Mac users. It is the best and most powerful Gmail desktop client that will quickly access your Gmail account. One thing that makes Go for Gmail great is that it can support both Desktop and Mobile mode.
You can change the app appearance and can customize the notification. With the support of handling multiple accounts, Go for Gmail is all you should have.
Wavebox
Wavebox is a focused and distraction-free app for quick working around your workspace. Wavebox Basic is free to use that supports two Gmail accounts, you must complete the Pro trial for 7 days in order to get Wavebox Basic.
You can add Gmail extensions like Boomerang, Clearbit Connect, and LastPass. In Gmail case, you can add links to other Google apps also including YouTube. Wavebox is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It’s free for 14 days but you get Wavebox based on a yearly subscription from the official Wavebox website.
The Final Verdict
According to my personal experience, Kiwi for Gmail is simple and effective to access and the most used platform for a long time. But it’s recommended to try out each Gmail alternatives that suit best for your Mac to make your workspace more relative.