| Feature | NevTan Mail | Zimbra |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free forever — 10 mailboxes, 1 GB per mailbox each | Open-source (self-hosted) or ≈$2+/user/mo hosted |
| Free tier | Yes — 10 mailboxes, forever | Free (self-hosted, high effort) |
| Extra mailbox cost | $2/mailbox/year past the free 10 | $24/user/year |
| Key features | Custom domain email, Calendar + meetings (any video link), Tasks + notes, Admin console (roles, quotas, billing), Guided SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup | Email, Calendar, Self-hosted, Admin console |
| Ads / data selling | No ads, no data selling — ever | See Zimbra's own terms of service |
Why switch from Zimbra
Self-hosting email means you own the uptime, security, and spam problem. NevTan Mail handles all of that for you — 10 mailboxes free, $2/year after — without running a server.
What Zimbra does well
- Full control
- Open source
- Feature-rich
Where it falls short
- Requires server + IT time
- You manage security/updates
- Ongoing maintenance
- Support is on you
Still best for: Teams with dedicated IT that want full control.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good free Zimbra alternative?
NevTan Mail is free forever for up to 10 mailboxes with 1 GB per mailbox each on your own custom domain — no trial period and no credit card required. Zimbra offers Free (self-hosted, high effort), and typically runs Open-source (self-hosted) or ≈$2+/user/mo hosted.
How does NevTan Mail pricing compare to Zimbra?
NevTan Mail stays free for up to 10 mailboxes. Beyond that, each additional mailbox is $2 a year. Zimbra is priced at Open-source (self-hosted) or ≈$2+/user/mo hosted.
Can I switch from Zimbra to NevTan Mail?
Yes. NevTan Mail supports importing existing mail over IMAP using an app password, so you can bring your existing inbox across when you set up your NevTan Mail account.