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Self-hosted alternatives to Drag

The Drag 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.

Drag is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per user / month, billed yearly. 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 Drag

  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). Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant, email client and inbox filtering.
    • Drag also covers templates, tasks, shared inbox, kanban boards and AI agents.
    Inbox Zero pricing and details

  2. SimpleLogin

    Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

    • SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly). Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • SimpleLogin has a free plan. Drag does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Drag lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • SimpleLogin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SimpleLogin pricing and details

  3. addy.io

    Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

    • addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite). Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • addy.io has a free plan. Drag does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Drag lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • addy.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    addy.io pricing and details

  4. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Only Zimbra lists a Linux app.
    • Only Drag lists a browser extension.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers calendar and email client.
    Zimbra pricing and details

  5. Zero Mail

    Open-source AI email client that connects your existing inboxes

    • Zero Mail starts at $20 per month (billing basis not shown). Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Zero Mail has a free plan. Drag does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Drag lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Drag lists a browser extension.
    Zero Mail pricing and details

  6. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Drag starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Roundcube has a free plan. Drag does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Drag lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Drag lists a browser extension.
    Roundcube pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Drag?

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

Can Drag be self-hosted?

The Drag listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

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

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 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 Drag: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.