Side by side
Openmail vs POP Peeper
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 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 Openmail Free plan Windows
POP Peeper combines broad account support with configurable alerts and paid upgrades. Check your Windows version, provider compatibility, and Gmail OAuth requirements before relying on it.
Visit POP PeeperThe facts
| Openmail | POP Peeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | esumsoft.com |
| On email clients | #78 of 142 | #74 of 142 |
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
POP Peeper: what it does well
- Supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP
- Multiple notification styles
- Unlimited accounts in free edition
- Encrypted local data storage
- Portable and password-protected use
What to know first
- Windows-only application
- Commercial use excluded from free plan
- WebMail uptime depends on providers
- Gmail OAuth needs separate subscription
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