Mail.com and GMX Mail are both reputable free email services that filter spam and viruses effectively while offering a large file attachment limit and, in the case of GMX, unlimited online message storage.
They appear similar on the surface, with the primary difference being that Mail.com offers more than 200 email address domains, including usa.com, dr.com, catlover.com, and coolsite.net. Addresses for GMX Mail are either @gmx.com or @gmx.us.
The Operation of Mail.com and GMX Mail
Both services conduct virus scans on all incoming messages, and a learning spam filter keeps Mail.com and GMX Mail inboxes malware-free. Flexible filters enable you to automatically sort incoming email into custom folders or forward messages.
Mail.com and GMX Mail’s web interfaces support drag-and-drop and rich-text formatting. Both email providers support vacation auto-reply, which enables the service to send out-of-office emails while you’re on vacation.
After a specified number of days, messages can be deleted from any folder, not just Spam or Trash.
Mail.com enables you to create aliases. They allow you to forward emails sent to those addresses to your primary Mail.com email address. This is convenient for spam protection and consolidating multiple Mail.com email domains into a single account.
Both of these email services include an address book, calendar, and online storage for attachments.
Pros of Mail.com and GMX Mail
- Sleek desktop interface for email sending and receiving.
- Free mobile apps for on-the-go access.
- Unlimited email storage online.
- Support for attachments up to 50MB in size.
- You can use it in conjunction with other email accounts, such as Yahoo Mail, Gmail, or Outlook.com.
Cons of Mail.com and GMX Mail
- There is currently no support for encrypted email.
- Remote images cannot be displayed on a per-sender basis.
- Inability to label messages, locate related emails quickly, or create smart folders.
- The free version does not include support for POP and IMAP.
Verdict
GMX Mail and Mail.com both offer a free email service with advertising. Mail.com also offers a paid premium service that includes email forwarding via POP3 and IMAP protocols, as well as an ad-free inbox.