Works beyond Gmail
The tool works with email providers other than Gmail, such as Outlook or Microsoft 365, iCloud, Yahoo or any IMAP account.
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What it is
Many email add-ons were first built for Gmail alone. This feature means the tool also connects to other mail services, such as Outlook, Microsoft 365, iCloud or Yahoo, and often to any account that supports the IMAP standard. For example, SaneBox is described as working with accounts beyond Gmail, so a company that runs its mail on Microsoft 365 can still use it.
Why it matters
If your business email is not on Gmail, a Gmail-only tool is simply unusable, whatever its other strengths. This matters when you have a mix of accounts, such as a company address on Microsoft 365 and a personal one on iCloud. If everyone in your team uses Google Workspace, the point is less important and you can compare tools on their other merits.
What to check
- Check that the specific provider you use is on the supported list, not only a general claim.
- Ask whether every feature works the same on non-Gmail accounts or whether some are limited.
- Test how the tool signs in to your account and what permission it asks for.
- Ask whether you can connect several accounts of different types under one plan.
Tools with Works beyond Gmail
Automatically sorts incoming emails by importance whilst leaving your existing email client unchanged.
Productivity tools without works beyond Gmail
Hides your Gmail inbox by default so you can compose and search without distraction from incoming mail.