u/geeski19

after a few weeks of research I’ve finally concluded that I want to go with one of these 4 providers. here are my pros and cons for each.

Proton :

Pros - biggest privacy email out there and a top recommendation everywhere I go, aswell a large ecosystem that comes with it.

Cons- Kind of locks you into there platform as well as no IMAP support, also have seen a lot of controversial stuff with them.

Tuta :

Pros - seems to be the most private and encrypted email out there, simple design, also email is there main focus.

Cons - I’ve heard you can get locked out if your account pretty easily, no IMAP support, also they suck you into there platform aswell.

Startmail :

Pros - Unlimited aliases, simple design, support seems very friendly and open. IMAP support. Email is there main focus.

Cons - Seems to be the least used on the list, aswell as they log IP addresses. Not sure how netherlands privacy laws stack up with Germany/switzerlands

Mailbox :

Pros - seems to be a Reddit favorite, Ecosystem that comes with it, IMAP support, Low cost.

Cons - Cluttered design, not to sure how the privacy/security is. Seems to be more for business instead of personal use.

I am planning on using one of these as my Personal email with aliases for each website. I don’t need to have the upmost security as I have nothing to hide but it is nice to know that my stuff stays private/encrypted.

Let me know what you guys use and which one you recommend and if you could provide me some information that I am missing to help narrow my choice I would greatly appreciate it!

( also would you guys recommend I have a separate email for my financial/government stuff or just strictly use aliases with 1 account?)

after a few weeks of research I’ve finally concluded that I want to go with one of these 4 providers. here are my pros and cons for each.

Proton :

Pros - biggest privacy email out there and a top recommendation everywhere I go, aswell a large ecosystem that comes with it.

Cons- Kind of locks you into there platform as well as no IMAP support, also have seen a lot of controversial stuff with them.

Tuta :

Pros - seems to be the most private and encrypted email out there, simple design, also email is there main focus.

Cons - I’ve heard you can get locked out if your account pretty easily, no IMAP support, also they suck you into there platform aswell.

Startmail :

Pros - Unlimited aliases, simple design, support seems very friendly and open. IMAP support. Email is there main focus.

Cons - Seems to be the least used on the list, aswell as they log IP addresses. Not sure how netherlands privacy laws stack up with Germany/switzerlands

Mailbox :

Pros - seems to be a Reddit favorite, Ecosystem that comes with it, IMAP support, Low cost.

Cons - Cluttered design, not to sure how the privacy/security is. Seems to be more for business instead of personal use.

I am planning on using one of these as my Personal email with aliases for each website. I don’t need to have the upmost security as I have nothing to hide but it is nice to know that my stuff stays private/encrypted.

Let me know what you guys use and which one you recommend and if you could provide me some information that I am missing to help narrow my choice I would greatly appreciate it!

( also would you guys recommend I have a separate email for my financial/government stuff or just strictly use aliases with 1 account?)

I have been seeing this new astermail recommended in a few different channels and they look pretty legit. if anyone has any experience with them let me know how you feel about them below thanks!

I’ve done quite a bit of research on the different private email providers but cant seem to come to a decision. at the moment I’m thinking of using the proton ecosystem but I’m not really sure I like how big and commercialized they are becoming, but they seem to be the best in turns of a standalone email service with all of the other apps they provide. my other option I have been thinking of is using a mixture of Startmail for my personal email and Tuta for my financial/private email, as startmail seems very friendly and I like the interface, and Tuta is the most encrypted. I’m not really to worried about the cost, just want the best combination possible to keep my personal/financial information separate as if my personal email gets hacked my financial email stays safe. I am also open to suggestions if there is anything better out there.

I’ve done quite a bit of research on the different private email providers but cant seem to come to a decision. at the moment I’m thinking of using the proton ecosystem but I’m not really sure I like how big and commercialized they are becoming, but they seem to be the best in turns of a standalone email service with all of the other apps they provide. my other option I have been thinking of is using a mixture of Startmail for my personal email and Tuta for my financial/private email, as startmail seems very friendly and I like the interface, and Tuta is the most encrypted. I’m not really to worried about the cost, just want the best combination possible to keep my personal/financial information separate as if my personal email gets hacked my financial email stays safe. I am also open to suggestions if there is anything better out there.