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Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 860 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Yahoo\! ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: The Yahoo Mail app is free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Email Tracking - Shared Inboxes ## Integrations (1 total) - Gmail ## Category - [Email Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30553/email-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I still have an account but I don't use it as much. ----- ### "Yahoo Mail review" — 5.0/5 > **KATRINA** | *06 July 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use this app daily and I like that I have not had any bugs or issues I don't have to pay anything I've been using it for 19 years I do believe. > > **Cons**: I do not like that they made it so you have to pay for more features now instead of just making them free. > > My experience has been great same email for 19 years at least with no problems at all it's been my main email forever ----- ### "Yahoo got mail" — 4.0/5 > **Kerry** | *30 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Yahoo Mail I have used this product for many years. I like that you can adjust and have yahoo automatically delete old mail. > > **Cons**: I have not had any issues with Yahoo Mail. It serves as my personal email. It has never really given any issues. > > I would say my over all experience with Yahoo Mail has been pleasant. I use it mostly for personal use. I hardly get any spam like I do with Gmail. ----- ### "My Go to Email Service\!" — 4.0/5 > **Louise** | *09 July 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Yahoo Mail is its generous storage capacity and user-friendly interface. It offers useful features like customizable themes, effective spam filtering, and built-in tools for managing attachments. The email organization options are straightforward, and the mobile app makes it easy to access and manage emails from anywhere. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Yahoo Mail is that it can feel slower and less streamlined than some other email services. The interface may appear cluttered at times, and the presence of ads in the free version can be distracting. Some advanced productivity and collaboration features are also more limited compared to competing email platforms. > > My overall experience with Yahoo Mail has been positive. It provides a reliable email service with generous storage, effective spam protection, and an easy-to-use interface. The platform is suitable for everyday email management and includes helpful organization features. While the free version contains ads and the interface can occasionally feel less modern or responsive than some competitors, it remains a dependable option for personal email use. ----- ### "Yahoo is not for us" — 2.0/5 > **Melissa** | *04 July 2026* | Veterinary | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Yahoo Mail is antiquated and filled with ads. I feel like Yahoo Mail is hard to use and has poor customer support. > > **Cons**: There are almost too many reasons to count; the mail is slow, archaic, ad filled and hard to navigate. > > Overall, Yahoo Mail is a pass for us - not worth the time or effort and there are so many better alternative platforms. ----- Page: 1 / 36\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1035225/yahoo-mail?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1035225/yahoo-mail) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data