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Roundcube vs Spike

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.

Roundcube

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

Roundcube provides a customizable webmail interface for operators managing their own email infrastructure. It is not a standalone mail provider, and deployment requires the listed server components.

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Spike offers distinct email-app and Teamspace options, with plans that vary in addresses, collaboration, storage, and upload limits. Check which product and plan match your needs, particularly if you rely on long search history or larger file uploads.

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The facts

	Roundcube	Spike
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Self-hosted, Web	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Teamspace Team: $4 a month
Plans published	1	12
Maker	Roundcube	Not published
Website	roundcube.net	spikenow.com
On email clients	#15 of 142	#11 of 142

Roundcube: what it does well

Supports MIME and HTML messages.
Includes LDAP connectors and grouped contacts.
Offers a plug-in API and custom skin templates.
Lists PGP and OAuth/XOAuth support.
Docker Compose and Kubernetes examples are available.

What to know first

Requires PHP 8.1 or later.
Needs SMTP and IMAP servers.
Does not provide or recommend native mobile apps.
Must be installed and managed on your server.

Spike: what it does well

Brings email, calls, notes, tasks, and to-dos together.
Works with multiple named email providers.
Teamspace includes shared inboxes and collaborative tasks.
Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive attachments.
Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

What to know first

Email App Free has 60 days of search history.
Email App Free includes 1 GB storage.
Email App Free limits uploads to 30 MB.
The listed free plan has one email address.

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