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Afterlogic DAV vs Docker Mailserver

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted mail servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AF Afterlogic DAV CalDAV and CardDAV server for Afterlogic WebMail VS DO Docker Mailserver Production-ready, config-driven mail server in a container
FeatureAfterlogic DAVDocker Mailserver
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPShell
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentsourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 2★ 18,682
First released20152015
ReplacesMicrosoft Exchange Web AccessGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Afterlogic DAV if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Afterlogic DAV details

Choose Docker Mailserver if…

  • Reproducible, version-controllable config
  • Lightweight
Docker Mailserver details

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterlogic DAV or Docker Mailserver better?

Neither is universally better. Docker Mailserver has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Afterlogic DAV and Docker Mailserver free and open-source?

Yes. Afterlogic DAV is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Docker Mailserver under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Afterlogic DAV and Docker Mailserver with Docker?

Afterlogic DAV: check the project docs for container support. Docker Mailserver: yes.

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