Pontius
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Pontius, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Pontius's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime License | $99, paid once | Up to 3 devices · Unlimited email accounts · Includes Pontius Desk and CLI · All v2.x updates included · one-time payment |
The facts
Each one read from Pontius's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI integrations
- Pontius works with terminal-capable assistants including Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, and local models.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Email integrations
- It connects to email providers supporting IMAP/SMTP, including Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Fastmail, ProtonMail via Bridge, Zoho, Yahoo, and self-hosted servers.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Features
- Its features include a persistent knowledge base, plain-language email search, file attachments, invoicing, aliases, and one-click unsubscribe.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Local storage
- Pontius says email, configuration, knowledge base, contacts, and drafts are stored locally on the user's computer.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not collect email contents, credentials, usage data, or AI conversations; it stores the purchaser's email address associated with the license.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- Pontius combines a native email app, Pontius Desk, with a command-line tool for AI-assisted email management.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Refunds
- Pontius offers a 30-day refund policy.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- Passwords are stored in the operating system keychain, and cross-device sync data is encrypted with AES-256 before leaving the device.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker directs users with setup questions to its setup guide or contact page.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Who it is for
- The maker describes Pontius as intended for founders, developers, small businesses, and early adopters who want help handling email.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- The privacy policy identifies Riku AI LLC in Wyoming, USA.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Wyoming, USAchecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Desktop platforms
- Pontius Desk is available for macOS and Windows; the maker says a Linux desktop app is planned, while the CLI is supported on Linux.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free tryout
- Users can download Pontius and read emails or test the CLI without a license; sending, replying, and sync require a license.checked 8 Oct 2001
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