Open Source Email Client

Open Source Email Client Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Tired of being locked into proprietary email clients? An open source email client is your gateway to a customizable, user-focused communication platform.

In simple terms, this business idea revolves around creating and maintaining an email client whose code is open to all. Users can tailor their email experience according to their needs, which fosters a strong, collaborative community.

The beauty lies in its flexibility and transparency. Users and developers alike can alter functionalities, ensuring the email client evolves to meet real-world needs, not just corporate agendas.

Starting this venture means diving into software development, collaborating with developers, and engaging with a passionate community. It's not a small feat, but the reward is a dedicated user base and the potential to reshape how emails work.

If you have a knack for coding and a desire to innovate email experiences, this could be your perfect project.

In this list, you'll find real-world open source email client success stories and very profitable examples of starting a open source email client that makes money.

1. Thexyz ($1.8M/year)

Perry, the founder of Thexyz, initially started as a traditional French polishing shop but quickly realized the slow business during Toronto's summer months. To boost his business, he decided to design his own website and found that people were more interested in having him build their online presence. Reluctantly closing his shop, Thexyz was born on October 7th, 2007, and has since become a successful email hosting service.

How much money it makes: $1.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 30

I Built A $1.8M/Year Email Hosting Service [100% Self-Funded]

Thexyz is a self-funded email hosting service generating over $100k of recurring revenue each month, offering uncomplicated privacy and fantastic customer service, and expanding through international sales.

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2. antoniarasheva3614 ($1.2K/year)

Antonia Rasheva, an artist and designer by heart but tourist by profession, tapped into her love for abstract art to start a custom fashion and home products business in 2015. Despite initial financial roadblocks, she constantly advertises on social media, aiming to turn a $100/month profit into a sustainable full-time venture.

How much money it makes: $1.2K/year
How many people on the team: 0

On Selling Custom-Designed Fashion And Home Products Online

This case study follows a Bulgarian artist and designer who sells custom products featuring her hand-painted designs, with an average monthly profit of $100, relying heavily on advertising via social media and offline to grow her business.

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