What's a good alternative to Gmail?

i_am_hungry@meganice.online to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 448 points –

Trying to de-google and looking for an alternative to Gmail.

Don't mind if it's a paid service if it's robust.

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Idk I'm still using my Hotmail that I got in 1995 so...

I'm still using an AOL email address that I got in the 80's, so...

Damn you just reminded me that I haven’t fed my Neopet in years. They don’t die, do they??

I thought I was cool because I recorded the ring from my flip phone and used it on every subsequent phone until I somehow lost the recording around the late aughts, but that beats me by miles.

Oh yeah?? Well I tattoo my messages onto my servant's scalps and send them out when their hair has grown, so...

Me too! Pretty close to moving to proton though. Might wait for Black Friday rates.

What made you adamant on getting proton? Curious, cause I could mention some cheaper, but very competent email services.

oh I wouldn't say I'm "adamant" - but to answer your question I was looking to unGoogle my Google Drive and GMail, and Proton popped up pretty quick for having both. I'm currently paying for Private Internet Access VPN, but once that expires I could also get a 3rd function out of Proton with their VPN. I also want my new mail service to allow custom domains, which Proton also does.

Yeah drive is a pretty good feature. Do be warned though, proton's overall Linux support is bad, including the VPN and drive. $8 for unlimited (which comes with everything you mentioned) a month is a little steep, but if you'll use the VPN and the email it's definitely worth it. Enjoy man.

Thanks! Fortunately (unfortunately?) I'm all Windows atm. Other than my pihole and photoframe.

I also use Windows. I get the attraction of Linux, I use it for my selfhosting, but I absolutely hate it for day-to-day operations or work. So, don't feel too bad about it, people love shoving shit down others throats.