For the average Windows 10 user checking personal email a few times a day, is the ideal choice: it offers a clean, dedicated workspace with offline support and native notifications, while keeping the full Gmail feature set. For users who need to manage multiple email accounts from different providers in one place, the built-in Windows 10 Mail app provides a surprisingly capable, lightweight, and free alternative. For enterprise users or those who require complex local rules, calendaring, and offline archives, Microsoft Outlook remains the gold standard—though it demands a subscription and more system resources.