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Self-hosted alternatives to Hiver

The Hiver 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.

Hiver is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly). 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 Hiver

  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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • 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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Zero Mail has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hiver lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • SimpleLogin has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SimpleLogin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hiver also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    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). Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • addy.io has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • addy.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hiver also covers shared inbox, workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
    addy.io pricing and details

  5. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

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

  6. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Hiver starts at $25 per user / month, billed annually ($35 billed monthly).
    • Roundcube has a free plan. Hiver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hiver lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hiver lists a browser extension.
    Roundcube pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Hiver?

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

Can Hiver be self-hosted?

The Hiver listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 5, 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 Hiver: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.