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Self-hosted alternatives to Mimestream

The Mimestream 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.

Mimestream is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 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 Mimestream

  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). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a web app.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inbox Zero lists a browser extension.
    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). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Zero Mail has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zero Mail lists a web app.
    • Only Mimestream lists a macOS app.
    Zero Mail pricing and details

  3. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Only Zimbra lists a web app.
    • Only Zimbra lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks and calendar.
    Zimbra pricing and details

  4. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free. Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Roundcube has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Roundcube lists a web app.
    • Only Mimestream lists a macOS app.
    Roundcube pricing and details

  5. SimpleLogin

    Open-source email aliases that forward to your own inbox

    • SimpleLogin starts at $36 per year ($4 billed monthly). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • SimpleLogin has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SimpleLogin lists a web app.
    • Only SimpleLogin lists iOS and Android apps.
    SimpleLogin pricing and details

  6. addy.io

    Email alias forwarding that hides your real address from sites

    • addy.io starts at $1 per month, billed yearly (Lite). Mimestream starts at $49.99 per year, or $4.99 billed monthly.
    • addy.io has a free plan. Mimestream does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only addy.io lists a web app.
    • Only addy.io lists iOS and Android apps.
    addy.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Mimestream?

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

Can Mimestream be self-hosted?

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