relay
The premium Open Source alternative to Gmail API
🎯 Best for:Developers needing to automate email tasks without proprietary API restrictions.
What is relay?
A protocol-native alternative to the Gmail API for developers. It provides a command-line interface and library for programmatic email access using standard IMAP and SMTP protocols.
Tech Stack
PythonAutomation & Workflow
Why relay?
- • Provider agnostic
- • Built with modern Typer CLI
- • Programmatic access
Limitations
- • Requires protocol knowledge
- • No GUI for non-devs
- • Setup depends on Python
12/17/2025
Last Update
1
Forks
10
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Gmail API)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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