I’m heavily invested in the Google ecosystem and nothing would make me happier than switching to a privacy-focused European alternative.

However, the value of the Google Workspace* mid-tier (approx. 15€) is hard to beat, I think.

I get:

- granular domain \ email controls (blocklists, routing rules, etc.)

- 2tb of google drive space

- and now Gemini, which is quite nice

It’s 2025, and I’m still finding it impossible to leave :(

* note: I use Google Workspace as a personal account, with just one (my) user, because that gives me access to the domain and management tools listed above

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stanmancan 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It’s far from impossible, you just have to prioritize your privacy at more than a few bucks a month.

	▲	tick_tock_tick 5 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		If it was just privacy it would be an easy sell but there is nothing close to a fully functional alternative then Microsoft.
	▲	rconti 4 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		Nothing would make parent happier, but they've placed a very small price on their happiness.
	▲	mbirth 6 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Or in this case have a look at the Google Graveyard and/or those many stories of users that lost access to their Google account without any way to contact an actual person that could help them.

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omnimus 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Infomanikak “kSuite bussiness” plan 79eur year. 5 email adresses. 3TB drive (their kDrive is legit better than google drive). WebDav/CardDav/CalDav. Their kMeet conferencing is solid.

Recently they got some Euria AI - i havent tried it i bet it's bad. Rest though i really like.