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Checked 2026-10-21

Roundcube

Open-source alternative · mapped from 1 paid tool. Fit is not feature parity.

Facts

License
Paid-feature tier A
Self-host
Paid-feature limitsNone established

Tier A: Identified edition is core Roundcube webmail: GPLv3-or-later with custom skins/plugins exception, freely deployable and listing unlimited users/messages. The exception permits separately licensed commercial plugins; such plugins are not represented as included. Nextcloud sells enterprise support/SLA and optional separate server bundles; no core webmail feature paywall identified. Hosted availability refers to independent providers listed by the project, not a first-party Roundcube SaaS. License source. Repository: roundcube/roundcubemail. Self-host: server; hosted offer from the project: no.

Replaces

  • Microsoft OutlookEntry price USD 19.99 / account / year

    Fit:

    Browser webmail alternative for ordinary mailbox access using your own compatible IMAP/SMTP service. Requires server deployment; contacts and messages have import/export tools. Core Roundcube is not a replacement for the Microsoft 365 suite, hosted mailbox service, or Exchange calendar workflows; calendars are third-party additions.

    Sources: roundcube.net, roundcube.net, www.microsoft.com · checked 2026-10-21

    Full comparison: Microsoft Outlook vs Roundcube