Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail, or something else?

Posted by ivanstegic on Friday February 24, 2017 @08:48PM
from the ask-hn dept.

It's time I broke up with GMail. I've tried ProtonMail and like the idea that they are in Switzerland. Because, Switzerland! I've read about Fastmail and their incredible customer service: I respect CP Botha's opinion and insight. I just saw Hushmail, and that's all I know. The name. Would love to hear some insight on which avenue I choose. I am also thinking about moving my small business as well.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by tony-allan on Friday February 24, 2017 @11:18PM (#13730024)

I use Fastmail as my primary service and am happy with it.

I have had a play with the free tier of ProtonMail. It offers a TOR website and an iOS app as well as normal webmail access.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by TechHawk on Saturday February 25, 2017 @01:30PM (#13732986)

Take a look at Kolab Now (https://kolabnow.com). They are based in Switzerland and are only using open source software. You can also use your custom domain with them.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by cdvonstinkpot on Saturday February 25, 2017 @11:54PM (#13735739)

I've been with FastMail forever, never had a need to even keep up with whatever else might be available. It just works. Plus, AFAIK their being Australian helps in light of the Snowden leaks.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by simplehuman on Sunday February 26, 2017 @11:46AM (#13738133)

I use cloudron.io mail server. Super easy to setup (just 3 commands) and you can run it on digital ocean or linode

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by jeszicawii on Monday February 27, 2017 @09:53AM (#13744606)

I use protonmail, really nice to use. I use my custom domain with them too.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by dangom on Tuesday February 28, 2017 @04:22AM (#13752464)

I've been using posteo.de for a while now. No complaints.

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Re:Ask HN: Who do I choose – Fastmail, Hushmail, ProtonMail,... by wst_ on Saturday February 25, 2017 @05:10PM (#13734152)

Runbox looks nice too. Norway based.

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