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Self-hosted alternatives to Mailfence

The Mailfence 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.

Mailfence has a free plan. Paid plans start at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base). 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 Mailfence

  1. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Mailfence has a free plan. Zimbra does not.
    • Only Zimbra lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  2. Inbox Zero

    Open source AI email assistant for Gmail and Outlook

    • Inbox Zero starts at $18 per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Mailfence has a free plan. Inbox Zero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
  3. Zero Mail

    Open-source AI email client that connects your existing inboxes

    • Zero Mail starts at $20 per month (billing basis not shown). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zero Mail is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  4. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only Mailfence lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Roundcube is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  5. SimpleLogin

    Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

    • SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only SimpleLogin lists a browser extension.
    • SimpleLogin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  6. addy.io

    Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

    • addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite). Mailfence starts at €2.50 per month, billed yearly (Base).
    • Only addy.io lists a browser extension.
    • addy.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mailfence is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Mailfence?

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

Can Mailfence be self-hosted?

The Mailfence 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?

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 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 Mailfence: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.