Side by side
Opterius Mail vs SnappyMail
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 Self-hostedWeb
Opterius Mail combines a full webmail client with optional server administration and hosting-panel integration. Its self-hosted nature and operating-system requirements matter for deployment planning.
Visit Opterius Mail Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
SnappyMail offers self-hosted webmail with broad protocol, interface and OpenPGP support, without requiring a database. Administrators should account for PHP requirements, limited RainLoop plugin compatibility and the lack of POP3.
Visit SnappyMailThe facts
| Opterius Mail | SnappyMail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Opterius Mail | SnappyMail |
| Website | opterius.com | snappymail.eu |
| On email clients | #90 of 142 | #86 of 142 |
Opterius Mail: what it does well
- Free forever under AGPL-3.0
- Supports major IMAP and SMTP servers
- Webmail and administration modes
- DKIM, SPF, DMARC, and MX checks
- Responsive interface without separate app
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Installation supports only listed Linux versions
- Designed around existing mail-server infrastructure
- Administration features require admin mode
SnappyMail: what it does well
- Free AGPL-3.0 open source
- No database required
- IMAP, SMTP and Sieve support
- Responsive design and dark mode
- OpenPGP support listed
What to know first
- POP3 support unavailable
- Most RainLoop plugins are incompatible
- Requires PHP 7.4 or newer
- Only latest version gets security updates
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