Self-Hosted email is the hardest it's ever been, but also the easiest.

The article discusses the challenges faced by those self-hosting their email and how deliverability has never been harder due to the centralization of email services by big companies like Gmail, Microsoft, and Yahoo. These large providers are elbowing out people who run their own servers under the guise of “spam protection.” However, it also emphasizes that running one’s own email server is now easier than ever with several available software options such as maddy, chasquid, iRedMail, and more. The author suggests using alternative email providers like ProtonMail or Mailbox to mitigate the grip of the largest providers on email services. They also mention relaying through other email providers like ImprovMX, Mailgun, PostMark, and AWS SES to improve delivery rates. The main takeaway is that although deliverability challenges exist for self-hosted email servers, it is still possible to maintain control over one’s email with proper tools and alternatives.