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Self-hosted alternatives to Front

The Front 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.

Front is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per seat / month, billed annually. 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 Front

  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). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    • Inbox Zero is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Inbox Zero also covers chat assistant, email client and inbox filtering.
    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). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Zero Mail has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Front lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zero Mail is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zero Mail pricing and details

  3. SimpleLogin

    Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

    • SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • SimpleLogin has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SimpleLogin lists a browser extension.
    • Only Front lists macOS and Windows apps.
    SimpleLogin pricing and details

  4. addy.io

    Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

    • addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite). Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • addy.io has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only addy.io lists a browser extension.
    • Only Front lists macOS and Windows apps.
    addy.io pricing and details

  5. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Only Zimbra lists a Linux app.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks, calendar and email client.
    • Front also covers shared inbox and workflow automation.
    Zimbra pricing and details

  6. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Front starts at $25 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Roundcube has a free plan. Front does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Front lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Roundcube is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Roundcube pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Front?

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

Can Front be self-hosted?

The Front listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

Zero Mail, SimpleLogin, addy.io 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 4, 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 Front: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.