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?

    • getFrog@piefed.socialEnglish
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      12 days ago

      +1 for purelymail. 10$ a year unless you’re a crazy big user, bring your own domain and everything just works. Been on there for over a year and had absolutely zero issues so far. Plus the 10$ isn’t even per user or per domain, it’s just per admin login. There’s like 6 different addresses on my account, which my husband and his mom have been using too. It’s crazy good value.

    • PetteriPano@lemmy.world
      1·
      12 days ago

      I was on proton for a bit, but it got crazy expensive to have more domains there.

      I’m paying peanuts to have 4 on purely. The only con is that it’s hosted in the U.S.