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Visitaerc vs Zoho Mail
What both publish
| Fact | aerc | Zoho Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes installation, quickstart, provider guides, recipes and man pages for accounts, bindings, configuration, protocols, search, templates and tutorials. | The help center includes REST API and CLI guides, FAQs, how-to articles, webinars, videos, forums and whitepapers. |
| Founded | 2019 | Crunchbase states that Zoho was founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project repository identifies the software as MIT licensed. | The desktop client is distributed under a Zoho Software License Agreement for use with the hosted service. |
aerc plans
- aercFree
- FreeFree
Zoho Mail plans
- Mail FreeFree
- Mail Lite 5 GB$1 a month
- Mail Lite 10 GB$1.25 a month
- Mail Premium$4 a month
- Forever FreeFree
- Mail FreeFree
Pick aerc if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zoho Mail if…
It suits organizations seeking custom-domain email with administrative controls and security features. The free plan is an option for up to five users who do not need IMAP, POP, or Active Sync.