Self-hosted webmail solution that runs on ordinary PHP webspace
Cypht
All your email, from all your accounts, in one place
About Cypht
Cypht is an open-source webmail client that works like a news reader for email, combining multiple accounts into one streamlined inbox. It supports IMAP, SMTP, JMAP, and Exchange Web Services, with combined views, cross-account search, Sieve filtering, and a modular plugin system. Written in PHP and JavaScript, it suits ISPs, schools, businesses, and individuals who want a lightweight, privacy-first webmail they control.
Cypht website preview
Live preview of cypht.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Cypht: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers webmail, email client, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Cypht pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | cypht.org |
Cypht key facts
- Category: Communication & Collaboration
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: webmail, email client, self hosted, open source
- Official site: cypht.org
Cypht FAQ
How much does Cypht cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (cypht.org).
What is Cypht used for?
All your email, from all your accounts, in one place Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: webmail, email client, self hosted, open source.
Where can I try Cypht?
On its official site, cypht.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Cypht vs alternatives
| Cypht | b1gMail | Akkoma | Apache OpenMeetings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | webmail, email client, self hosted, open source | webmail, self hosted, php, open source | fediverse, activitypub, microblogging, self hosted, open source | video conferencing, whiteboard, groupware, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | cypht.org | b1gmail.eu | akkoma.social | openmeetings.apache.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Communication & Collaboration category
Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside Cypht, it includes Ergo, Elgg, Habitat, HumHub.
Alternatives to Cypht
Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with Cypht — worth comparing before you commit:
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Open-source video conferencing, whiteboard and groupware from Apache
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Open-source, self-hosted lightweight publishing for personal ideas
More in Communication & Collaboration
Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Ergo — Modern IRC server software for communities; Elgg — Open source social networking engine and framework; Habitat — A platform for local communities.
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Open source social networking engine and framework
A platform for local communities
Open source intranet and community software for organizations
Open source social network software you can self-host
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