Cigati Email Migrator

Overview

Cigati Email Migrator is a Windows and macOS utility for moving PST or OST files and IMAP mailboxes into file formats and email platforms. It suits individuals and administrators who need selective transfers or want to move multiple mailboxes in batches. Its range of migration controls is useful, though the demo’s 100-email-per-folder cap and possible Microsoft 365 administrator consent make a full migration a paid, sometimes coordinated job.

Key features

Single and bulk migration cover PST/OST files and IMAP mailboxes, with IMAP accounts importable in batches from CSV. That makes Cigati a better fit for coordinated mailbox moves than a tool focused on one account at a time. Destinations include PST, PDF, Office 365, IMAP, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365/Outlook, with further export formats for IMAP migrations.

Cigati says it preserves folder hierarchy, email properties, attachments, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Date-range and folder filters help limit a transfer to relevant material; PST/OST jobs can also be narrowed by item type. Duplicate detection compares subject, sender, recipient, CC, and body, while Skip Previously Migrated can exclude items already transferred in an earlier run. Together, these controls can reduce redundant work when a migration needs multiple passes.

After each task, reports identify successful, skipped, and failed items, giving administrators a way to check for incomplete transfers. PST/OST jobs can export contacts as VCF and calendars as ICS, and split output PST files by a chosen size. Preview has a practical constraint: PST/OST preview works only when one file is selected, while IMAP preview requires a successful connection.

IMAP migrations can remove successfully migrated source emails after verification. That can help with mailbox cleanup, but it makes the verification step important before allowing deletion. For Microsoft 365 IMAP migration with modern authentication, administrator consent is generally required; valid user-level IMAP credentials may work where supported. This may make the migration dependent on an organization’s administrator.

Cigati Solutions says its products process data locally on the user’s machine and that data does not leave the system. That is a relevant consideration for users moving sensitive mail, though it is the maker’s security statement.

Pricing

The Free demo costs nothing and migrates only the first 100 emails per folder. The demo has no stated time limit, but its cap makes it useful for checking a small transfer rather than completing a large mailbox move. Unlimited migration requires the licensed edition; its price is custom pricing.

The full version includes 24×7 technical support. That may matter for time-sensitive or multi-mailbox work, where a failed or incomplete transfer needs follow-up. The demo does not include unlimited migration, so readers planning a full transfer should establish the license cost before committing to a workflow.

Platforms

Cigati describes compatibility with Windows and macOS, and specifically lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7. The platform list does not include Linux or mobile operating systems, so it is not a fit for users who need to run the migration directly from those environments.

Who it's for

Cigati is suited to people moving PST/OST archives or IMAP mailboxes who need folder and date filters, duplicate handling, reports, or batch processing. Its Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 support, plus contact and calendar migration, make it relevant to users moving more than email messages. It is less compelling for a small, one-off transfer if the demo cap is insufficient and the licensed price is a deciding factor.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Batch IMAP account import from CSV can simplify a multi-mailbox migration.
• Pros: Filters, duplicate detection, and skip-previously-migrated controls help limit redundant or unwanted transfers.
• Pros: Reports distinguish successful, skipped, and failed items, aiding migration review.
• Cons: The demo moves only 100 emails per folder, so it cannot serve as a full migration for larger mailboxes.
• Cons: PST/OST preview is limited to one selected file, which constrains review of multi-file jobs.
• Cons: Microsoft 365 modern-authentication migrations generally require administrator consent, which can add coordination for users without admin access.

Alternatives

Zoho Mail is a better fit for readers choosing an ongoing email service rather than a migration utility: its free plan includes five users, one domain, and 5 GB of mail storage per user.

MailJerry is another migration option; readers comparing alternatives can review its mailbox and device limits alongside Cigati’s demo cap.

imap-migrate suits readers looking for a free IMAP folder migration tool who can use Python 3.12 or higher and have IMAP access on both accounts.

SysTools Email Migration Tool may suit readers who want a free demo covering full mailbox migration for up to two user accounts, rather than Cigati’s 100-email-per-folder demo.

SysTools Migrator offers a free version for migrating two user accounts, a clearer account-count trial limit for readers evaluating a small migration.

imapsync is an alternative for readers comparing IMAP migration software; its Software only plan is €72, paid once.

CloudM Migrate is an alternative for readers seeking a migration product with Google Workspace Shared Drives and public-folder support, priced per 10GB by quote.

Inbox Hop is another paid migration option to compare.

For a broader comparison, see Email Migration Software.

Verdict

Choose Cigati Email Migrator if you need to move PST/OST files or IMAP mailboxes in batches and value selective filters, duplicate controls, and item-level reports. Its support for contacts, calendars, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 broadens its usefulness beyond a basic message transfer. Look elsewhere if you need a generous free migration, Linux support, or a process that avoids possible Microsoft 365 administrator involvement.