I'll take your question point by point. > What secure and good options are there for hosting own private mail > server? Off-topic: product recommendation. > is it really worth it to have a separate VPS just for running postfix? No one can answer this except for you. None of us know your requirements nor how much anything is worth to you. > Would it be fast and effective? How would it work against spam > filters? How long is a piece of string? Honestly, how good are you at administrating an email system? If you're having to ask these questions, it's probably not something you're skilled at. > Is there a better way to do that from within my google cloud solution? Off topic: opinion-based. > Is it a better idea to keep the google cloud website/service separate > from the e-mail server for security reasons? Off topic: opinion-based. > What is common practice in the field? Too broad. > Would you advice against or for using SendGrid, Mailgun or Mailjet for > my daily email? Off-topic: both opinion-based and product recommendation. > Would using AWS resolve all of my problems and be better fit for my > use? Off-topic: too broad.