Alternatives · Email
Kopano alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Kopano alternative is IceWarp (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Horde (2.4 GPA).
Kopano compared with 7 alternatives: Zimbra, Open-Xchange, SOGo, IceWarp, MDaemon and 2 more.
Kopano's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KopanoThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Zimbra | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Open-Xchange | Paid | No | Web |
| SOGo | Free | Free | Web |
| IceWarp | Free trial · from $1.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MDaemon | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| BlueMind | Paid | No | Web |
| Horde | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Kopano
Zimbra
Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations
- Zimbra also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Zimbra is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Companies and schools that need to keep email on servers they control
Open-Xchange
OX App Suite email platform sold to providers and governments
- Open-Xchange is open source, according to its own site.
- Open-Xchange does not cover tasks, which Kopano does.
Suits: Telcos, ISPs and hosting companies offering branded email to customers
SOGo
Open-source groupware with webmail, calendars and contacts
- SOGo is free.
- SOGo has a free plan, which Kopano lacks.
- SOGo is open source, according to its own site.
- SOGo does not cover tasks, which Kopano does.
Suits: Organizations replacing Exchange with a self-hosted groupware server
IceWarp
Business email, chat, files and meetings, cloud or self-hosted
- IceWarp starts at $1.50 per user / month, billed monthly ($1.35 billed annually).
- IceWarp also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- IceWarp also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
- IceWarp does not cover tasks, which Kopano does.
Suits: Small teams wanting email plus chat and meetings in one suite
MDaemon
Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector
- MDaemon also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- MDaemon does not cover tasks, which Kopano does.
Suits: Windows-based IT teams replacing a legacy mail server
BlueMind
Open-source collaborative email and calendar with Outlook support
- BlueMind is open source, according to its own site.
- BlueMind also covers shared inbox.
- BlueMind does not cover tasks, which Kopano does.
Suits: Public-sector bodies and universities that want French or EU-hosted mail
Horde
Free open-source webmail, calendar, contacts and tasks suite
- Horde is free.
- Horde has a free plan, which Kopano lacks.
- Horde is open source, according to its own site.
- Horde also covers notes.
Suits: Admins who want a free groupware suite with webmail on their own server
Limits worth knowing in Kopano
- No prices are published; access starts with a demo, a meeting and a proof of concept.
- The site is written for partners and managed service providers, not for individual buyers.
- The earlier Kopano Groupware product reached end of life in 2024 and was replaced by Kopano Cloud.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kopano?
The alternatives to Kopano in this directory are Zimbra, Open-Xchange, SOGo, IceWarp, MDaemon, BlueMind and Horde. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kopano.
Is there a free alternative to Kopano?
Yes. SOGo and Horde are free to use.
Which Kopano alternatives work on Windows?
The Kopano listing does not include a Windows app. Zimbra, IceWarp and MDaemon list one.
Which Kopano alternatives work on macOS?
The Kopano listing does not include a macOS app. Zimbra, IceWarp and MDaemon list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kopano?
Zimbra, Open-Xchange, SOGo, BlueMind and Horde are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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