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Self-hosted alternatives to Apple Mail

The Apple Mail listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 73 other email apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Apple Mail has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Mail

  1. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    Inbox Zero pricing and details

  2. Zero Mail

    Open-source AI email client that connects your existing inboxes

    • Zero Mail starts at $20 per month (billing basis not shown). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Zero Mail is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zero Mail pricing and details

  3. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Apple Mail has a free plan. Zimbra does not.
    • Only Zimbra lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks and calendar.
    Zimbra pricing and details

  4. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only Apple Mail lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Roundcube is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Apple Mail also covers inbox filtering.
    Roundcube pricing and details

  5. SimpleLogin

    Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

    • SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only SimpleLogin lists an Android app.
    • Only SimpleLogin lists a browser extension.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    SimpleLogin pricing and details

  6. addy.io

    Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

    • addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite). Apple Mail starts at $0.99 per month (iCloud+ with 50 GB).
    • Only addy.io lists an Android app.
    • Only addy.io lists a browser extension.
    • Only Apple Mail lists a macOS app.
    addy.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Apple Mail?

Yes. Inbox Zero, Zero Mail, Zimbra, Roundcube, SimpleLogin and addy.io can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Apple Mail be self-hosted?

The Apple Mail listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Zero Mail, Roundcube, SimpleLogin and addy.io are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Mail: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.