Afterlogic DAV vs Mail-in-a-Box
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted mail servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Afterlogic DAV
CalDAV and CardDAV server for Afterlogic WebMail
VS
Mail-in-a-Box
Turn a fresh server into a working mail server
| Feature | Afterlogic DAV | Mail-in-a-Box |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | CC0-1.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2 | ★ 15,385 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange Web Access | Google 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Afterlogic DAV or Mail-in-a-Box better?
Mail-in-a-Box is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Afterlogic DAV if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Afterlogic DAV and Mail-in-a-Box free and open-source?
Yes. Afterlogic DAV is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mail-in-a-Box under CC0-1.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Afterlogic DAV and Mail-in-a-Box with Docker?
Afterlogic DAV: check the project docs for container support. Mail-in-a-Box: check the project docs for container support.