Gmail or Yahoo Mail - the comparison

If you are wondering whether you should use Gmail or Yahoo for your email communication, this comparison is just right. With this practical tip we show you the special features of the two providers.

Gmail: More than just sending and receiving emails

If you are considering Gmail, you should first familiarize yourself with the individual functions and possibilities. We'll show you what's special.

• Features: You can take an existing email address with you to Gmail and also sort individually where something should end up. In addition, the individual tabs can be labeled individually, for example with "advertising" and "social networks". You get 15 GB of storage space for free.
• Link: In addition, Gmail can also be called up on the Android or iOS smartphone or tablet. Video calls and a link to Google Drive are also possible. This enables you to stay in touch with friends and colleagues more easily and, for example, to complete projects faster.
• Design: The design can be changed. You can either choose from the standard designs or define an individual background image. This way your mailbox does not look boring and gets a personal touch.
• Security: The security of your data is an important topic at Google. Numerous measures are taken to protect your data. For example, third-party access to your account is recognized and blocked, or your account is protected from fraudsters by phishing protection. With the extended security program you can make your account even more secure.
• Conclusion: Gmail is particularly practical when it comes to sharing different Google platforms. But even if you appreciate the social aspect and want more than just sending and receiving emails, then Gmail is the right place for you.

Yahoo Mail: Lots of storage space and lots of helpful functions

In addition to Gmail, Yahoo Mail is also a suitable provider for your email traffic. We'll show you what makes Yahoo Mail so special.

• Functions: The mails can be sorted individually in the Yahoo inbox. For example, you can specify that all mails with the same subject are displayed together. If you still lose an e-mail because you lose the overview, you can start the search and find the post and attachments more quickly. External contacts can also be imported. You have a total of 1, 000 GB of storage space available on Yahoo Mail.
• Link: Yahoo Mail can also be called up on a smartphone or tablet with an Android or iOS operating system. Larger files can also be accessed directly with Flickr and Dropbox. You can find a preview in the inbox so that you do not have to leave Yahoo Mail first.
• Design: You can set the design for Yahoo Mail individually and - similar to Gmail - choose from a pool of images and motifs.
• Security: Several hacking attacks in 2013 and 2014 stole 500 million accounts from Yahoo, but since then the security systems have been improved and the affected accounts have been given new passwords.
• Conclusion: Yahoo Mail offers helpful functions and also proves useful with the links. Overall, you are well advised to use Yahoo Mail if you want to send and receive a lot of mail. The storage space speaks for itself.

Conclusion: which provider is the better?

If you still cannot decide which provider suits you better, you should consider the following points:

• Gmail: The Google email provider is particularly recommended if you appreciate the social character and have to organize a lot. Security is also considered here.
• Yahoo Mail: The email provider from Yahoo, on the other hand, is ideal for sending and receiving mail. The large storage space and the links make working extremely easy. Unfortunately, Yahoo has been criticized in the past for security reasons, not just because of the hacker attack.

If you are now thinking about changing providers, you will find another practical tip on how to do this without losing e-mails and other important data.