Which Webmail Application Should I Choose?

Overview

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

Note:

If you do not see the desired application when you log in to Webmail, contact your system administrator.

The information below gives new Webmail users a brief overview of the features available in each application.

This table is not all-inclusive. For a full list of features, go to the application’s website.


Version	Horde Groupware Webmail Edition 5.1.1	Roundcube Webmail 1.0.6	SquirrelMail 1.4.22
Application website	The Horde Project	Roundcube Webmail Project	The SquirrelMail Project
Interface type	Three-pane format with view pane Mobile interface available	Three-pane format with view pane	Two-pane list format
Composition features:	Attachments HTML composition Spell check	Attachments HTML composition Spell check	Attachments Text-only composition
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	Folder manipulation Message flags Search mail Threaded conversation view
Additional features:	Address book Calendar Task list Event reminders News feed Notes	Address book System administrators can use plugins to add custom features.	Address book
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.	Users who need a simple interface with which to read and reply to emails.