These 9 Thunderbird features made me ditch Gmail for good

The underdog with cooler and better features. These 9 Thunderbird features made me ditch Gmail for good. It was not my plan to let down Google’s email app, as I have always enjoyed features such as Proofread, Confidential Mode, and Undo Send ( this one saved me once when I almost sent an email meant for my wife to my boss).

But that does not mean it’s the best option for everyone. Over time, the Gmail app stopped feeling like a tool for sending and receiving emails and became like a marketer trying to sell me Google’s services. From the push for smart features that I don’t need to ads and the cluttered, AI-supported interface, checking my emails became a chore.

So, despite my skepticism for the alternatives, I finally reached my breaking point in February this year and decided to move to Thunderbird on Windows and Android. I have used it for about seven months now, and Gmail no longer feels the obvious winner. To zero in on why I like it, here are the main reasons why I may never go back to Gmail.