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What is the best email server you use? (piefed.social)

submitted 2 days ago by mesamunefire@piefed.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I have been using gmail/google for a long time now (decade or more). But the systems I have come to rely on have been getting enshitified. With their new AI advertisements popping up like crazy...Im just done.

Anyone have a good alternative to gmail? Im looking for something that will not break the bank.

For a bit there, I was running my own email server, but spam and issues with my internet provider (other email servers kept thinking my domain was spamming others) made it hard to keep up. I just dont have the patience anymore for that.

I was thinking of trying out proton or namecheaps offerings and seeing if I like them.

I am used to working with thunderbird but can use online portals if needed. If they have ac alendar that might be a bonus. Personally, I want minimal or no AI. And I want the company to be trusted and in business for at least 5 years.

Any good recommendations?

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[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

the 'best' one that i personally use is proton. i don't really use email all that much myself, so even the free plan is more than adequate. the free webui is basic and it has upsells scattered about, but it's fast and responsive and 'enough' for me. third-party clients like thunderbird require a paid plan and their mail 'bridge' software (a local proxy your client connects to, that handles the encryption and actual transfer of the mail bits).

i did recently set someone up on namecheap for mail when we were registering a domain for them, too. fast and easy to set up. so far (it's been about six weeks now) rock solid reliable and has been a good choice for them.