Side by side
Chuck vs Openmail
Both stand on email clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Chuck combines a multi-provider iOS inbox with bulk actions and on-device processing. Its free tier covers basic single-account cleanup, while Pro expands account capacity and adds advanced controls.
Visit Chuck Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Openmail combines broad account management with a self-hosted design and cross-account controls. Its separate, command-line-oriented server and changing development status matter when choosing it.
Visit OpenmailThe facts
| Chuck | Openmail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Chuck Pro: $49 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Chuck | Not published |
| Website | chuck.email | github.com |
| On email clients | #82 of 142 | #78 of 142 |
Chuck: what it does well
- Supports Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, AOL, and IMAP
- Batch delete, archive, and move actions
- On-device AI helps identify cleanup candidates
- Free plan includes 10,000 messages
- Pro adds unlimited accounts and processing
What to know first
- iOS platform only
- Free plan supports one email account
- Free plan has a monthly processing quota
- Free plan is limited to 10,000 messages
Openmail: what it does well
- Self-hosted operation without cloud dependencies
- Unified inbox for multiple email accounts
- Cross-account search with several filters
- Bulk email actions and undo support
- Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads
What to know first
- Server has no graphical interface or dashboard
- Configuration changes require restarting the server
- No automatic update feature
- Active development may bring breaking changes
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