RainLoop
Simple, modern and fast web-based email client
This project is archived. Upstream development has stopped, so expect no new features or security fixes. Consider an actively maintained mail servers alternative.
RainLoop is a fast, simple webmail client with a modern interface that works with any IMAP and SMTP server. It stores no email data itself, acting as a thin client.
Key features
- Modern, responsive UI
- No database required
- Multi-account support
- Works with any IMAP server
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
Trade-offs
- Development largely stalled
- SnappyMail is the active fork
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