The Cypht Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Cypht in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Cypht
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source webmail that combines many accounts in one inbox
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among email apps, read from Cypht’s own pages.
Made by Cypht · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Cypht’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Cypht’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade
Cypht is a self-hosted webmail client that merges several email accounts and RSS feeds into one combined view instead of replacing those accounts. It is written in PHP and JavaScript, released under the LGPL v2.1, and built from modules that can be switched on or off.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Cypht, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The site offers an installation guide and a config generator, which means setup is on you.
- 1
Best for one self-hosted inbox for several email accounts
Cypht pulls several email accounts and RSS feeds into one combined view, and you can switch its modules on or off.
- 2
It is free
Cypht has no paid plan at all. Free and open source under the LGPL v2.1 license; you host it yourself.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Combined inbox
Combined inbox, unread, sent and flagged views span every connected account and RSS feed, alongside normal folder navigation.
- 5
Several protocols
The site says it reads mail over IMAP, JMAP and EWS and sends over SMTP, through one interface.
- 6
Sieve filters
Server-side Sieve filtering can move, copy or delete messages by sender, subject, keywords or recipient.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 11 of 122
That is against the other email apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Cypht is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Cypht at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Cypht
- Category
- Email Apps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for one self-hosted inbox for several email accounts
Cypht pulls several email accounts and RSS feeds into one combined view, and you can switch its modules on or off. It is still a webmail client you install and maintain yourself, with no desktop or mobile apps, and your mail stays with your existing providers.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Free under LGPL v2.1, but you host it, and that needs a server. Self-hosted free is a C for value. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free outright with no caps. You need to install it yourself, which keeps it at B and not A. |
| Features | C | A combined inbox, several protocols, Sieve filters and search across accounts. It is a client only, so mail still lives with other providers. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. The site offers an installation guide and a config generator, which means setup is on you. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web interface only; the site lists no desktop or mobile apps. Its short integration list is Gmail, Outlook and Office 365. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Cypht is for
- Fits if you juggle several mailboxes and want them in one self-hosted screen
- Works for people who like switching modules on and off and don't mind PHP
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a mail server, because it is a client and your mail stays elsewhere
- Not for you if you don't want to install and maintain software yourself
- Too light for anyone who needs phone or desktop apps, which the site doesn't list
- Watch out: you need to run and update it yourself on your own server
Good to know
Good for
- People juggling several mailboxes from different providers
- Schools, ISPs and businesses that want a lightweight webmail
- Admins who want to switch features on module by module
Worth knowing
- It is a webmail client, not a mail server; mail still lives with your existing providers.
- You install and maintain it yourself; the site offers an installation guide and a config generator.
- The site lists no desktop or mobile apps, only the web interface.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Cypht is free to use.
You need to install it yourself, which keeps it at B and not A.
Free
$0
Open source under LGPL v2.1. Installed on your own server.
The free plan
Free and open source under the LGPL v2.1 license; you host it yourself.
Read from cypht.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open-source webmail that combines many accounts in one inbox. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, email client, inbox filtering.
A combined inbox, several protocols, Sieve filters and search across accounts.
- Combined inbox
- Combined inbox, unread, sent and flagged views span every connected account and RSS feed, alongside normal folder navigation.
- Several protocols
- The site says it reads mail over IMAP, JMAP and EWS and sends over SMTP, through one interface.
- Sieve filters
- Server-side Sieve filtering can move, copy or delete messages by sender, subject, keywords or recipient.
- Module system
- Features are delivered as module sets that can be added or customized without touching the core code.
- Search across accounts
- One search covers all connected email accounts and RSS feeds.
- Compose options
- Messages can be written in plain text, HTML or Markdown, with signature options per profile.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Gmail
- Outlook
- Office 365
- Tiki Wiki
Cypht is made by Cypht.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/122
Other email apps it is graded above
Cypht's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 17.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 69 of 122) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Cypht has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 email apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Cypht’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 122
- BFree plan and trialAbove 69 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 122
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 122
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 10 of 122
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 107 email apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Cypht is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Cypht is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 94 of the 122 other email apps grade higher.
What you could not
- An email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail.
- Filters that read every message as it arrives.
What this rests on. Cypht’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Roundcube, SnappyMail, Horde, SOGo and Thunderbird
The 5 tools Cypht is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Roundcube
Free
Free open-source webmail client you host yourself.
- Cypht also covers inbox filtering.
- 1.8GPA
SnappyMail
Free
Open-source webmail client you install on your own server.
- Cypht also covers inbox filtering.
- 2.4GPA
Horde
Free
Free open-source webmail, calendar, contacts and tasks suite.
- Cypht also covers inbox filtering.
- Horde also covers notes, tasks and calendar.
- 2.2GPA
SOGo
Free
Open-source groupware with webmail, calendars and contacts.
- Cypht also covers inbox filtering.
- SOGo also covers calendar.
- 3.2GPA
Thunderbird
Free
Free, open-source email app for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
- Only Cypht lists a web app.
- Only Thunderbird lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Cypht is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Cypht free?
Yes. Cypht is free to use.
How much does Cypht cost?
Cypht lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Cypht work on?
Cypht is available on Web.
Does Cypht have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Cypht is listed for Web.
Does Cypht have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Cypht is listed for Web.
Is Cypht open source?
Yes. Cypht is open source, according to its own site.
What does Cypht integrate with?
Cypht's listing names Gmail, Outlook, Office 365 and Tiki Wiki. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Cypht?
Cypht is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Cypht?
The closest alternatives to Cypht in our directory are Roundcube, SnappyMail, Horde, SOGo and Thunderbird.
How does Cypht compare with other email apps?
Cypht's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 17.
Is Cypht good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Cypht C for value for money. Cypht has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Cypht?
Cypht is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Cypht’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Cypht's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Cypht. Prices change, so check cypht.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Cypht, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/cypht
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Cypht’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Cypht is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Cypht. Prices and plans change: check cypht.org before you buy.