Roundcube on your desktop, inside Franz
Point Franz at your own Roundcube webmail server and run it as a desktop app on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Roundcube is the free, open-source webmail client that countless hosting providers and self-hosters install in front of their IMAP mail. If you run your own mail server or your host gives you Roundcube, you reach it at whatever URL your server lives on, and that means yet another bookmark in a browser you keep open out of obligation. Franz turns your Roundcube install into a proper desktop service: you point it at your own server, and your self-hosted inbox gets a permanent spot in the sidebar instead of a tab you keep losing.
Point Franz at your own Roundcube server
Roundcube does not have a single public address, because every install lives somewhere different, so Franz lets you enter your own server URL when you add the service. Type in the address where your Roundcube lives, sign in, and your mail, folders, and contacts load exactly as they do in the browser. If you run Roundcube for more than one domain or host several mailboxes, you can add the service once per server, each in its own tab with its own session and unread count. Your self-hosted mail stays under your control, just with a desktop wrapper around it.
A self-hosted inbox that behaves like an app
Once your Roundcube server is connected, Franz keeps the session alive so the inbox is ready whenever you open the app, no re-logging-in every morning and no scrolling a wall of tabs to find it. Franz shows a desktop notification and an unread badge for the service, so you can see at a glance that new mail is waiting on your own server. You get the convenience of a dedicated mail app without giving up the independence of hosting your own.
Your Roundcube on macOS, Windows, and Linux
Franz is a native desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux, so your self-hosted Roundcube behaves the same wherever you work, with a real dock or taskbar badge and a consistent unread count across platforms. Whether you administer your mail server from a Linux box or check it from a Mac, the setup feels identical on each. It is the simplest way to give a self-hosted webmail client a first-class place on your desktop without surrendering control of where your mail lives.
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Frequently asked questions
Which platforms does Roundcube work on in Franz?
Franz runs Roundcube as a native desktop app on macOS, Windows, and Linux, with the same notifications, badges, and fast switching on every operating system.
Can I use multiple Roundcube accounts at once?
Yes. Franz lets you add Roundcube as many times as you need, one tab per account, all signed in at once. Each tab keeps its own session and unread badge, so you never sign out of one to check another.
Is Roundcube in Franz free?
Franz is free to use with Roundcube and every other service. A free account covers the essentials and takes minutes to set up; paid plans add extra features, but running Roundcube in Franz costs nothing to start.