SamMail or Gmail?
The full point-by-point comparison: what matters to you first, then what matters to your company.
For individuals
For your personal account
| SamMail | Gmail | |
|---|---|---|
| Servers inside Saudi Arabia | ||
| Your data subject to Saudi regulations (PDPL) | ||
| Fully Arabic interface and content | Partial | |
| Saudi support 24/7 | ||
| No ads mining your inbox | ||
| A Saudi-identity address (you@sammail.sa) | ||
| AI that understands and writes Arabic | Partial | |
| A full office suite free, web and desktop | Web only | |
| Free storage | 5GB | 15GB, a point in their favor |
For business & government
For your company
| SamMail | Gmail | |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Saudi business systems (ZATCA-compliant invoicing, payroll, customers) | ||
| One account for mail, finance, invoicing, staff and customers | ||
| Where your company's data sits | Inside the Kingdom | Global data centers |
| How you are billed | Per user | Per user |
| Entry business plan, per user per year | 42 SAR | ≈ 270 SAR |
| Full plan (mail, Office, Drive and meetings), per user per year | 119.40 SAR | ≈ 270 SAR |
| A team of 10 on the full plan, per year | 1,194 SAR | ≈ 2,700 SAR |
| Discount on Sam business systems for plan subscribers | 50% | |
| Moving your domain and team mailboxes | Our team handles it step by step | Self-service migration tools |
Comparison based on each provider’s advertised features at time of publication.
When does Gmail suit you?
If your whole workflow lives inside Google's global ecosystem, you need more free storage, and where your data is stored doesn't concern you, Gmail is a proven choice.
And when does SamMail suit you?
If you want email with a Saudi identity whose data stays inside the Kingdom and under its regulations, with an authentic Arabic interface, local support and AI that understands your language, plus a complete workspace at an unbeatable price, that's what SamMail was built for.
Frequently asked questions
Can our company move its mail from Gmail?
Yes, our team migrates your company domain, user mailboxes, and contacts in full, and the switch page explains the steps. (Personal migration is coming later.)
Does SamMail work with standard mail apps?
Yes, it supports the standard mail protocols, so you can add it to your usual mail apps.
I use my company domain. Can I bring it?
Yes, the Business plan gives you email on your own company domain, with unlimited addresses for your team.
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