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Eonvelope vs Mail Backup X: catalog facts
EonvelopeMail Backup X
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Paid

Free to try, with a paid licence to keep using it.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS
  • Supports IMAP, POP, Exchange and JMAP
  • Thread detection and separate storage of attachments and correspondents
  • Supports many desktop clients and online mail services
  • Archive viewer and format converter included
  • Requires running a Docker stack and accessing it over HTTPS
  • Smaller project with a short track record
  • Proprietary and paid after the trial
  • Developer details are not clear from the site
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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