Hi, @jonelvinnaorbe.
Sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience.
Just to clarify, Gmail SMTP itself is free to use. The one-click API-based Gmail connection is part of our Pro version, but you can absolutely connect Gmail using the free “Other SMTP” mailer.
Here’s a step-by-step guide for both options:
If you run into any trouble, our support team is happy to help – feel free to reach out. We’d love to make this work for you!