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SnappyMail

Simple, modern, lightweight & fast web-based email client forked from RainLoop.

LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars2.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Pgp EncryptionCommunicationLightweight WebmailImap ClientPhp2fa
Overview

Why consider SnappyMail?

SnappyMail is a fast, lightweight open-source webmail client forked from RainLoop. Written in clean PHP and JavaScript with zero database dependencies, it connects directly to IMAP/SMTP servers with native 2FA and PGP.

Guided learning

Learn SnappyMail by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of SnappyMail

SnappyMail loads in milliseconds and consumes minimal server RAM, storing user session caches in memory or Redis.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name snappymail \
3 -p 8888:80 \
4 -v $(pwd)/snappymail_data:/snappymail/data \
5 djmaze/snappymail:latest

SnappyMail is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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SnappyMail FAQs

SnappyMail is listed as a Communication tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

SnappyMail is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

SnappyMail is listed as an alternative to Roundcube. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.