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Which Webmail Application Should I Choose?  Print this Article

cPanel includes three standard webmail applications: Horde, Roundcube, and SquirrelMail.

Note: The information below gives new webmail users a brief overview of the features available in each application. It is not all-inclusive. For a full list of features, go to the application's website.

Webmail application feature comparison

Use the following information to choose the best webmail application for your needs.

  Horde Roundcube
Name Horde Groupware Webmail Edition Roundcube Webmail
Application website The Horde Project Roundcube Webmail Project
Interface type
  • Three-pane format with view pane.
  • Mobile interface available.
  • Three-pane format with view pane.
Composition features:
  • Attachments
  • HTML composition
  • Spell check
  • Attachments
  • HTML composition
  • Spell check
Organization features:
  • Folder manipulation
  • Mail filters
  • Message flags
  • Search mail
  • Threaded (conversation) view
  • Drag-and-drop organization
  • Folder manipulation
  • Message flags
  • Search mail
  • Threaded (conversation) view
Additional features:
  • Address book (advanced)
  • Calendar (advanced)
  • Event reminders
  • News feed
  • Notes
  • Task list (advanced)
  • Address book (advanced)
  • System administrators can use plugins to add custom features.
Recommended for: Users who need a full suite of features that includes mobile email access and advanced productivity tools. Users who need a user-friendly web interface with some additional features available.

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