Cypht vs SnappyMail
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted mail servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cypht
Lightweight webmail aggregator for many accounts
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SnappyMail
Lightweight, fast and modern webmail client
| Feature | Cypht | SnappyMail |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,672 | ★ 1,670 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Gmail, Outlook Web | Gmail, Outlook Web |
Why pick each one
Choose Cypht if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Cypht or SnappyMail better?
Neither is universally better. Cypht has the larger community, while SnappyMail is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cypht and SnappyMail free and open-source?
Yes. Cypht is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and SnappyMail under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cypht and SnappyMail with Docker?
Cypht: yes. SnappyMail: yes.