About SnappyMail
SnappyMail is a lightweight webmail client for IMAP and SMTP accounts. It focuses on speed, especially on phones and older devices.
What it does
SnappyMail gives you a web interface for reading and sending email from a server you run. The project is a fork of the RainLoop webmail client, with changes that make it suitable for modern browsers and keep the page weight small. Because the client is small, pages load quickly even on slower mobile connections. The team measures performance with standard browser tools and publishes a public demo so you can try the interface before installing it yourself.
Key features
- Read and send mail from a web browser
- Loads quickly on mobile connections
- Runs on your own mail server setup
- Responsive layout for small screens
- Public demo to try before installing
Who it's for
People who want a fast self-hosted webmail for a small group, a family or a small office. It suits anyone who wants a light interface and is comfortable managing a web server.
Pricing and good to know
SnappyMail is free software released under the AGPL licence. You pay only for the server and domain it runs on. Source code, releases and the wiki are kept on GitHub, where you can check the current setup steps. Read the installation notes carefully before going live, since webmail needs correct mail server settings to send and receive reliably.
Highlights
- Read and send email in a browser
- Loads quickly on mobile connections
- Responsive layout for small screens
- Runs on your own server
- Public demo to try first
