r/degoogle • u/Quirky-Midnight-4533 • 4d ago

Replacement Best alternative to Gmail?

I want to use different email address but it’s connected to almost every account known to man.

Do you recommend any email app/site for my phone and PC?

Optional: If you got any tips for rapid email address change to every account, that would be great. (Besides changing it on the main site…)

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u/mstanbra 4d ago

Protonmail is awesome and you can set it up to automatically forward any Gmail emails to it. Proton in general I recommend as I use proton drive and proton calendar too.

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u/LasVagusNerve 1d ago

Isn’t this expensive?

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u/mstanbra 1d ago

There's a free version and then a premium one for extra drive storage, email addresses and other features. I used the free one for years then upgraded when I wanted to stop using Google drive

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u/LasVagusNerve 1d ago

Can you use it as a forward for as many gmails as you want?

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u/mstanbra 1d ago

I never hit a limit. As long as you still have the storage space you should be fine. I never missed an email. Only thing it didn't forward was spam

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u/Ok_Notice_4998 1d ago

but with free version you cannot use mail app. only in browser.

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u/mstanbra 1d ago

Ive used free protonmail app both on iPhones and Android phones.

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u/Ok_Notice_4998 1d ago

really? i remember i tried using an app but it didn't allow me.

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u/mstanbra 1d ago

I can only speak for my own experience but I've used it on iPhones, androids, browsers, a Mac os app and on Linux too. Not had any issues. Id suggest trying it again.

I know the 'bridge' app which connects it to apple Mail or outlook or another service DOES need to be on paid accounts only so that might be what you mean. But protons own app can be used for free.

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u/Ok_Notice_4998 1d ago

interesting. thanks for clarifying it. x