GMail vs Skiff

September 20, 2024 | Author: Adam Levine
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GMail
Gmail is an email service provided by Google. Users may access Gmail as secure webmail, as well via POP3 or IMAP protocols. Gmail's spam filtering features a community-driven system: when any user marks an email as spam, this provides information to help the system identify similar future messages for all Gmail users. Google also provides GMail alternative for business - Google Workspace.
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Skiff
Private, encrypted, secure email. End-to-end encrypted inbox and messages. Skiff Mail protects your inbox with free private email, giving you the power to communicate freely with anyone.

GMail and Skiff are both cloud email services with modern web-interface, apps for Android and iOS. Both support linking own domain, security features like two-factor authentication and integration with third-party services.

But GMail (launched in 2004) is more popular Google's product for consumers and business. It offers 15 GB of free storage and is integrated with Google Workspace suite (e.g., Docs, Chat, Drive, Calendar). It is considered safe and secure, but some people believe that it scans emails for better ads targeting. GMail provides several AI features for email translation, sentence autocomplete, text generation, spam filtering, etc.

Skiff (2021) differentiates itself from GMail as a privacy-focused email service. It promises end-to-end encryption by default and zero-access. It also provides collaborative workspace for encrypted document sharing and editing. Skiff integrates with decentralized storage tools.

See also: Top 10 Email services
Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com