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SOGo alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SOGo alternative is Afterlogic WebMail (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

SOGo compared with 9 alternatives: Zimbra, Roundcube, Horde, Kopano, Open-Xchange and 4 more.

SOGo is free to use. 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SOGoThis toolFreeFreeWeb
ZimbraPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
RoundcubeFreeFreeWeb
HordeFreeFreeWeb
KopanoFree trialTrial onlyWeb
Open-XchangePaidNoWeb
Afterlogic WebMailFree plan · from $49 one-timeYesWeb
BlueMindPaidNoWeb
CyphtFreeFreeWeb
SnappyMailFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

SOGo has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSOGoRoundcubeHordeCypht

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of email apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from SOGo

  1. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Zimbra has no free plan, unlike SOGo.
    • Zimbra also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks.

    Suits: Companies and schools that need to keep email on servers they control

    Zimbra vs SOGoZimbra pricing and details

  2. Roundcube

    Free open-source webmail client you host yourself

    • Roundcube is free.
    • Roundcube does not cover calendar, which SOGo does.

    Suits: Hosting companies and admins who want to give their users webmail

    Roundcube vs SOGoRoundcube pricing and details

  3. Horde

    Free open-source webmail, calendar, contacts and tasks suite

    • Horde is free.
    • Horde also covers notes and tasks.

    Suits: Admins who want a free groupware suite with webmail on their own server

    Horde vs SOGoHorde pricing and details

  4. Kopano

    Container-based business email and calendar for hosting providers

    • Kopano has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SOGo.
    • Kopano also covers tasks.

    Suits: Hosting providers reselling mail under their own brand

    Kopano vs SOGoKopano pricing and details

  5. Open-Xchange

    OX App Suite email platform sold to providers and governments

    • Open-Xchange has no free plan, unlike SOGo.

    Suits: Telcos, ISPs and hosting companies offering branded email to customers

    Open-Xchange vs SOGoOpen-Xchange pricing and details

  6. Afterlogic WebMail

    Webmail front end for an existing IMAP mail server

    • Afterlogic WebMail starts at $49 one-time for 5 users, first year of support included.

    Suits: Hosting providers adding a webmail to an existing mail server

    Afterlogic WebMail vs SOGoAfterlogic WebMail pricing and details

  7. BlueMind

    Open-source collaborative email and calendar with Outlook support

    • BlueMind has no free plan, unlike SOGo.
    • BlueMind also covers shared inbox.

    Suits: Public-sector bodies and universities that want French or EU-hosted mail

    BlueMind vs SOGoBlueMind pricing and details

  8. Cypht

    Open-source webmail that combines many accounts in one inbox

    • Cypht is free.
    • Cypht also covers inbox filtering.
    • Cypht does not cover calendar, which SOGo does.

    Suits: People juggling several mailboxes from different providers

    Cypht vs SOGoCypht pricing and details

  9. SnappyMail

    Open-source webmail client you install on your own server

    • SnappyMail is free.
    • SnappyMail does not cover calendar, which SOGo does.

    Suits: Admins who want a small self-hosted webmail front end

    SnappyMail vs SOGoSnappyMail pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SOGo

  • It is software to install: you supply the mail and database servers, and it provides no hosted mailbox.
  • Production-build package repositories require a paid support contract from Alinto; free users get nightly builds.
  • Nightly builds are described as untested and not recommended for production use.
  • Support contracts are priced in euros per year: 500, 1,500, 5,000 or 7,500, per a price list dated September 2024.
SOGo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SOGo?

The alternatives to SOGo in this directory are Zimbra, Roundcube, Horde, Kopano, Open-Xchange, Afterlogic WebMail, BlueMind, Cypht and SnappyMail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SOGo.

Is there a free alternative to SOGo?

Yes. Roundcube, Horde, Cypht and SnappyMail are free to use. Afterlogic WebMail has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SOGo alternatives work on Windows?

The SOGo listing does not include a Windows app. Zimbra lists one.

Which SOGo alternatives work on macOS?

The SOGo listing does not include a macOS app. Zimbra lists one.

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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