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Neo vs Zimbra

On privacy it's Neo. On price it's Neo. On features it's Neo. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.

Should you pick Neo or Zimbra?

  • Zimbra is the better pick if you want a free plan before you pay anything and open-source apps.
FeatureNeoZimbra
Overall2.5Not rated
Privacy0.5Not rated
Price4.5Not rated
Features5.0Not rated
Cheapest planStarter
$2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly
Open source
Free
Free planNoOpen-source edition; paid Network Edition
Storage15 GBNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United States United States
Your data is kept inNot confirmedYour own server
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trial15 days freeUnknown
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNo✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202622 October 2026

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Where they differ

  • On price: Neo Starter at $2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly, against Zimbra Open source at Free.
  • Neo has no free plan; Zimbra has Open-source edition; paid Network Edition.
  • Space: Neo gives 15 GB of storage, Zimbra storage not confirmed.
  • Neo keeps your mail in Not confirmed, while Zimbra keeps it in Your own server.

Common questions

Can I use my own domain with Neo or Zimbra?

Yes, both do. Neo: Yes. Zimbra: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Neo and Zimbra?

Neo keeps it in Not confirmed. Zimbra keeps it in Your own server.

Recent price changes

No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.

The latest headlines: Neo news · Zimbra news.

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How to switch

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