# Afterlogic WebMail Lite privacy rating

Self-hosted, open-source PHP webmail for an existing IMAP server, with contacts, OpenPGP in the browser and a module system. A paid Pro edition adds more features.

## Summary

Afterlogic WebMail Lite scores 74 out of 100 (grade C) on the webmail criteria. It meets 7 of 9 criteria: open source, no ads or data sales, OpenPGP support, connects directly, blocks remote content, works with any provider and self-hostable. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://afterlogic.org/webmail-lite
- Source code: https://github.com/afterlogic/webmail-lite-8
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Platforms: Web
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google DoubleClick, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Webmail](https://privacyratings.com/webmail/)
- Grade: C (74/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | AGPL-3.0, with a commercial license also offered. | https://github.com/afterlogic/webmail-lite-8/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics and Google ad tracking (DoubleClick). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free edition of a product funded by the paid Pro edition and support. No ads. | https://afterlogic.org/webmail-lite |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| OpenPGP support | Yes | OpenPGP encryption and signing are built in and run in the browser. | https://afterlogic.org/webmail-lite |
| Connects directly | Yes | Self-hosted. Connects from the server where it is installed directly to the IMAP and SMTP servers, with no vendor service involved. | https://afterlogic.com/docs/webmail-lite-8/installation/installation-instructions |
| Blocks remote content | Yes | The AlwaysShowImagesInMessage setting is off by default, so external images load only on request. | https://github.com/afterlogic/aurora-module-mail/blob/master/Settings.php |
| Works with any provider | Yes | Works with any IMAP and SMTP server. | https://afterlogic.org/webmail-lite |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Self-hosted software with an official installation guide. | https://afterlogic.com/docs/webmail-lite-8/installation/installation-instructions |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/webmail/afterlogic-webmail-lite/
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