Why JMAP matters for modern email
By Reeva Team · May 18, 2026
Email has run on IMAP and SMTP for decades. They work, but they were designed for a different era. JMAP — the JSON Meta Application Protocol — is a modern alternative built for fast, mobile, battery-friendly clients.
What JMAP improves
- Efficient sync — fetch only what changed, instead of polling folders.
- One connection for mail, contacts and calendars.
- Built for the web and mobile, with JSON over HTTPS.
Standards, not lock-in
Reeva speaks JMAP for modern apps and still supports IMAP and SMTP for everything else. You are never trapped: use the client you prefer, and take your data with you whenever you like.