Submitted 1 week ago by daveB@sh.itjust.works to technology@lemmy.world
Hi there Lemmy community I am looking to switch email providers from Gmail and an old Hotmail account (typical for us old millennials). I have seen Tuta and Proton (from Switzerland) as possible options.
Please provide your recommendations.
I have an iPhone and I run Ubuntu on an old Lenovo laptop.
Both Tuta and Proton are decent selections.
Some of the rumblings from proton admin are a little concerning… too early to see if they’re going to have issues or not. Their service is robust and easy to use.
Tuta seems to be a fairly good choice from a privacy standpoint. They aren’t nearly as robust of a product package and using it feels a little old skool and clunky… but they’re actively working on it… so hopefully it will change.
The biggest thing with proton is that they offer a suite of products. They look to compete directly with the goog on their offerings… so they have email, calendar, password manager, file drive, wallet, whatever else… and they’re working to integrate them. So if you use a plethora of g-products… it’s more of a smooth transition because there are more analogs to use. If you have already diversified away from a monolithic product base, then this isn’t an issue.
Thanks for your reply Durandal, this will definitely help is deciding.
I was setting up some other apps and my Apple ID is still stuck with my ancient Hotmail address so was looking to tidy up things.
I will continue my research, thanks
Here’s a useful chart comparing all the popular cloud and email providers - eylenburg.github.io/cloud_comparison.htm
I use Tuta and I’m very satisfied with their services. It offers end-to-end encryption, it’s open source and it’s user friendly. The most common complaint you’ll hear from people about them is that they don’t offer IMAP. Personally I don’t mind it that much. It really depends on what you’re looking for.
Does Tuta use POP for its email service then?
I’m using mailbox.org for private and business use since years: no complaints.
Cool thanks, I saw that one on the website link someone else posted
Been using Posteo for years and it’s great. No issues. Focus on privacy and security. Helpful support when needed. Hosted in Germany. 1 euro a month.
Proton and Tuta are good. Both are European, privacy friendly services.
Here a few more: european-alternatives.eu/alternative-to/gmail
So many choices!
Good website, it shows sustainable choices and also integration to other apps
Yeah it’s a great directory
I use the entire proton suite and would recommend them
AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
daveB@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
I have personal and business needs (I’m an entrepreneur in the construction industry).
I am just starting out and trying to keep operational costs down. Proton has a free option and then some pay plans as well so it could work.
Some say they are carbon neutral with their servers which I also like since they all take electricity to run.
Thank you for your questions to my questions, probably there will be more questions