If you prefer the exact Gmail website interface but want it to look and feel like a standalone program (with its own icon on your desktop/taskbar), you can "install" it using your browser.
Warning: This only works in the Chrome browser, but it lets you read and reply to emails without internet. Your replies will send automatically when you reconnect. gmail download desktop
: Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner. If you prefer the exact Gmail website interface
This is the closest experience to a "native" Gmail app. It allows you to send and receive Gmail using the standard Mail app pinned to your taskbar. gmail download desktop