There are more free webmail clients out there, than anyone can keep track of. So, I’ve compiled a list of the top 5 best free webmail programs, that I’ve come across. Enjoy.

  • Gmail - Simply amazing. With more than 2.85 GB (and counting), you’ll most likely never need to delete an email. The webmail client is extremely easy to use, and the layout is easy on the eyes. You can choose to have an entire conversation (talking back and forth with someone else for one topic) in one place, keeping it tidy. For a while you needed to be invited, or to have an SMS sent to your cell phone, but now anyone can sign up from the front page. This is my top choice, over all.
  • Yahoo! Mail - Google’s competitor pulls in at second. YM’s interface, like its Google counterpart, is crisp, tidy and easy to use. While the storage isn’t as large, you have the option for all email you mark as “Spam” to be deleted, saving you the time and trouble of emptying your “Bulk” folder. While Yahoo Mail doesn’t has the same level of features that Gmail does, it certainly is a first-class webmail client.

  • Hotmail - Brought to you by MSN (Microsoft), Hotmail comes in at third, for me. While the interface is plain, and the fancy features limited, I’ve found it to be both reliable, and secure. It’s a little more annoying to sign up for, in my opinion, but worth the time. Each free account has over 2 GB space, so there’s plenty of room for all your email. While Yahoo! and Gmail have very “modern” interfaces, Hotmail looks rather professional.






  • AOL - AOL is interesting, especially since it comes in at fourth, for me. AOL offers unlimited storage, free domain names for your email (say you want a diferent domain than @aol.com, you can choose your own domain, or create a new one), and offers “automatic spam and virus protection”. So, why does it come in fourth on my list? It’s been unreliable - terribly unreliable. I’ve come across countless sign up forms, which let you know that AOL addresses don’t work. I’ve heard countless stories (and has happened to me), of people not getting email addresses because their spam filters are too strict, and of email simply getting deleted. If you don’t mind the risk, it’s worth your look-over.
  • Inbox - Inbox comes in at 5th. The service offers 5GB of space for free, and has a simple interface like Hotmail. However, it’s young, and lacks features. If you’re looking for a simple email service, that doesn’t have to be one to keep for years, give Inbox.com a chance.

Please keep something in mind, though. While I think that these are the top five, in that order, everyone’s looking for something else. For you, Inbox may be the best option. Others may find Hotmail or AOL to be right for them. A word of advice, however. Before purchasing upgraded email accounts from a company, give their free service a shot, no matter what their ads say. Perhaps the service just stinks overall, or perhaps the free version is enough for you.

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