Google developed Gmail as one of its prime products, a widely used email service which is now accessed through tablets, phones (by way of apps) and of course, computers. Before the Gmail app was developed, users used third-party programs and apps in synchronizing email content through either PAP or IMAP protocols.

Gmail first started as a limited beta release on April 1, 2004 and ended its testing phase on July 7, 2009. It is now commonly used around the world. Its main competitor stateside is Comcast.

Comcast is one of the most renowned and popular Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the United States of America. It also provides free email accounts to users who have subscribed for these services. Comcast email supports all major email programs on the internet and is used for numerous secure and non-secure POP3 emails.

For those who wish to use Comcast’s Xfinity email accounts, they must have one through POP and must also be subscribed to the internet services of Comcast. Those who are not aware of POP3, they should know that it is among the oldest protocols used in the internet messaging access system. It is also preferred as a reliable email client usually you can even see technofuss.

Here are some points about POP and POP3 people ought to know:

  • Through POP, all emails can be easily downloaded on computers. Users can then read their emails without logging on the internet.
  • Users can also open any attachment with relative ease. Once open, the files can be downloaded.
  • POP also helps clear the storage space on the mail server.
  • There is no maximum size limit when it comes to emails. Though, it all depends on the space available in the computer’s hard drive.

A brief comparison of both Xfinity mail and Gmail

Both Xfinity’s mail (also referred to as Comcast email) and Gmail provide more than just email services (especially for businesses). Comcast started first as a cable television provider and today it also gives consumers telephone and internet services.

Google has a wide variety of products in distinct categories and Gmail is among them. Google’s G-suite ranks among the best business and productivity solutions which offers tools in email, cloud storage and other organizational tools.

Now let us now have a brief comparison of both Comcast’s Xfinity mail and Gmail in terms of email services.

Cost

Comcast’s Xfinity email account and services usually require customers to subscribe for them. Users must also pay for other services, such as internet, phone and/or cable service (depending on how many of them they subscribed for). Comcast also makes each service available as an independent service with or without a package, as well as offering a bundle of services packed in pricing tiers.

On the other hand, Gmail is a free service which requires access from an internet service provider. Businesses who are already subscribed to Xfinity’s services can opt out of them and go for Gmail which offers a wide variety of solutions (apart from email) at a good price so businesses can consolidate their costs.

The tools both offer

Businesses who already are subscribers of Comcast’s phone services can access their web & voice mails online from their Xfinity account. This account also offers them a storage space of more than 1.80 gigabytes.

Gmail on the other hand offers 10 GB for each account. It also integrates it with other services Google offers, such as text, phone calls, storage space and video chat.

What are the specialties offered?

Comcast and Gmail both offer dedicated email services for business. Comcast offers business class service on Xfinity by providing an account for Microsoft Outlook (an email software service that is accessible either on the web or through Microsoft’s email network platform). The company also offers discounts to some on Xfinity’s internet is businesses are using it along with the Xfinity email.

Businesses who have subscribed to Google’s business services will receive more storage space, a customized email domain and more power through optimized tools for business. All of this powered by Gmail and Google respectively. Also, the 25GB of inbox space is a good offer.

It should be however noted that both companies charge additional charges for business services provided like technofuss.

Account services offered by each

For those who have a Xfinity email account (including a Comcast one), they will receive one primary email address and six secondary email addresses. Whereas, a Gmail account only gives users a primary email account. They get more accounts unless and until they pay for additional services (especially business services).