The best client for Gmail, hands down, is the web client on Chrome. While macOS comes with the Apple Mail app by default, it might not necessarily be the best fit for your needs. That said, not every email client is built the same.
After all, your web browser is a portal to distraction, and any time you boot up Chrome or Safari to check on your inbox you’re in danger of losing at least 10–15 minutes to reading the news, browsing Facebook, or going down a “wiki-spiral.” Having an email client installed on your Mac can make a huge difference for your productivity. Your path to a focused and securely encrypted inbox.