Gmail supports a wide range of browsers for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari, though the Google Talk compatible integrated chat feature is only supported on Internet Explorer (version 6 and later) and Firefox (version 1 and later).

While fans applaud the generous mailbox size, rapid searching and effective spam filters, the price is that targeted text ads are inserted into messages. As with any web-based service that stores your data, you also need to decide whether Google's privacy policy and terms of service are appropriate for your intended use.{moscomment}