On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 1:35 AM, mike <[email protected]> wrote: > What do you guys think? I use Google Apps at work and have a decent idea of > it. Has any used Fastmail.fm? Do you have any other recommendations for an > email host? Am I crazy for not be enthusiastic about just using Google Apps? > (Though I admit I am crazy in other ways but that's a different topic :) )
I see three general options for you depending on your level of paranoia. 1. Extreme - must have data on personal equipment. Like you said, get a cheap VPS and relay mail encrypted to your home. Lots to choose from. I personally recommend Linode. Not the cheapest, but technically adept, many options, quick and easy. 2. Moderate - data must be in your control. Since you planned on a VPS anyway, just move all your mail services to a VPS. A cheap VPS will do fine for a small mail server. Also, most VPS providers allow you to use full disk encryption, in your own way, with your own keys. 3. Low - convenience trumps data control. Get a third party mail provider. Could cost a bit more than a VPS depending on your users/needs. Google Apps is no longer free. a. Google Apps ~$5/mo/user - Best user interfaces around. http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/business/pricing.html b. Fastmail.fm $1-10/mo/user - Lots of flexibility in pricing and service options. https://www.fastmail.fm/signup/family.html c. XMission $2.5-8/mo/user - Good, Safe, Trusted provider. Zimbra gives great service options on top too. http://xmission.com/email_collaboration d. Office365 $5/mo/user - Terrible, inflexibile web interface. Supports most mail/collaboration standards. Though might be interesting if you want MS Office licenses too. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/business/compare-office-365-for-business-plans-FX102918419.aspx /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
