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Gmail vs HEY

Gmail started first, in 2004, 16 years before HEY.

Gmail 22y 169d since 2004 · Standing started first HEY 6y 94d since 2020 · Wavering

Why Gmail lasted

  • A gigabyte of free storage in 2004 was a weapon. Search-as-the-model still is.
  • It is the identity for Android, YouTube, Docs, and a billion 'sign in with Google' buttons.

Why HEY lasted

  • A point of view: the Screener, the Feed, the Imbox. Email as a product again.
  • Basecamp's audience will pay for a principle.

Questions

Which is older, Gmail or HEY?

Gmail started first, in 2004, 16 years before HEY.

How long has Gmail been running?

Gmail has been up 22 years 169 days, since 2004-04-01.

How long has HEY been running?

HEY has been up 6 years 94 days, since 2020-06-15.

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Dates are founding dates from the written entries. Play which is older, or see the oldest email still running.