I’m not sure how any service will help with your YouTube problem. I’m a bit unclear on the details you described, but switching emails doesn’t change YT dynamics at all.
But I can comment on Proton. I willingly pay through the nose for their services, to get the suite and support their cause. I recommend them to everybody.
But their services aren’t perfect.
They have their own contact list (which makes sense since it’s encrypted) but that essentially means you have to maintain 2 lists now (because your phone can’t access the list for calls and messages).
Their calendar is functional, but lacking compared to other modern calendars. I’ve used it as my primary calendar for a while now, so its usable, but I mention its not great because the calendar seems to be a big feature for you. I’m testing out Fossify Calendar myself now.
Proton Pass is meh. A lot of people like it, and I haven’t tried it since it launched (or maybe was beta) so it wouldnt be fair to critique the details, but I like Bitwarden better. Regardless though, I don’t like the idea of my password manager password being the same as my proton account. That’s not an option though.
But overall yes, the proton suite is great and I think well worth the money. Just understand it’s not Google, nor will anything be like Google. In lots of ways that’s a good thing.
I’m good with this response. I’m a Firefox user so can’t yet make use of scribe, but its a feature I didn’t expect and don’t have today so I’m not missing out. For others with different threat models, if they can use it and enjoy, then more power to them.