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# Compare Dotdigital vs Gmail

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> Detailed comparison between Dotdigital and Gmail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Dotdigital | Gmail |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 187 | 13327 |
| **Starting Price** | US$500.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Dotdigital

Designed for mid size to large businesses globally, with thousands of customers across commerce, charity, hospitality, sports and entertainment, education, government and travel sectors

### Gmail

Designed for businesses of all types and sizes, it is a cloud-based email marketing solution that assists with creating custom professional email addresses, sending bulk emails, and more.

## Key features

### Dotdigital

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Autoresponders
- Channel Management
- Contact Management
- Customisable Templates
- Email Campaign Management
- Email Marketing
- Email Templates
- Email Tracking
- Lead Management
- List Management
- Mobile Optimization
- Monitoring
- Personalisation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subscriber Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Website Visitor Tracking

### Gmail

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Autoresponders
- Contact Management
- Email Campaign Management
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Email Tracking
- List Management
- Mobile Optimization
- Personalisation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subscriber Management
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Dotdigital Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/151213/dotmailer)
- [View Gmail Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/202338/gmail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/151213/202338/dotmailer/vs/gmail)

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