AnonAddy 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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FeatureAnonAddyDocker Mailserver
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPShell
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 4,789★ 18,682
First released20262015
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose AnonAddy if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP
AnonAddy details

Choose Docker Mailserver if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is AnonAddy 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 AnonAddy and Docker Mailserver free and open-source?

Yes. AnonAddy is licensed under MIT and Docker Mailserver under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AnonAddy and Docker Mailserver with Docker?

AnonAddy: yes. Docker Mailserver: yes.

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