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EmailEngineEmailEngine is an email client but for apps, not people.

When I wanted to build a Cordova based email app I realised that handling email protocol stuff inside the app makes things too difficult. So I built EmailEngine, a self hosted API server to translate REST to IMAP/SMTP

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EmailEngine: Effortless Email Integration for Your App

Introduction

EmailEngine is a self-hosted email automation platform designed to simplify email protocol complexities for developers and businesses. It offers seamless integration with email accounts through a user-friendly HTTP REST API, allowing you to focus on building better features faster.

Key Features

  • Easy-to-Use REST API: Simplifies IMAP, SMTP, MS Graph API, and Gmail API integrations.
  • Real-time Notifications: Stay updated with webhook support for incoming and deleted emails.
  • Almost Perfect Deliverability: Utilizes users' own email servers for near-perfect email deliverability.
  • Seamless OAuth2 Integration: Fluent support for Gmail and Outlook servers.
  • Convenient Hosted Authentication: Streamlined authentication process for users.
  • Effortless Custom Integrations: Create custom webhook routes with low-code integration capabilities.
  • Monitoring: Exposes a Prometheus metrics collection endpoint for easier monitoring.

Use Cases

  • SaaS CRM Services: Integrate users' email accounts to track correspondence activity.
  • Web Agencies: Develop innovative features like customized newsletter platforms.
  • Email Hosting Providers: Build tailored webmail interfaces.
  • SMB Companies: Monitor and automate support and info mailboxes.
  • Email Warmup Services: Automate the warmup process to enhance deliverability.
  • Web-Hosting Providers: Supervise and automate special email accounts.
  • Enterprise Companies: Use as an IMAP or SMTP proxy between legacy applications and MS365 OAuth accounts.
  • Cold Outreach Services: Automate email sending and replying to prospects.

Pricing

EmailEngine offers a free 14-day trial. Post-trial, a commercial license is required. The subscription is typically yearly, allowing you to generate as many license keys as needed at no extra cost.

Teams

EmailEngine is ideal for developers and businesses looking to integrate their systems with existing email accounts. It is particularly beneficial for help desk services, web agencies, email hosting providers, SMBs, and enterprise companies. The platform ensures full control over the email stack while hiding the complexity of email protocols, making it a powerful alternative to building your own email class libraries.