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Afterlogic WebMail Lite 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 WebMail Lite Free webmail front-end for IMAP and SMTP servers VS DO Docker Mailserver Production-ready, config-driven mail server in a container
FeatureAfterlogic WebMail LiteDocker Mailserver
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageShellShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 360★ 18,682
First released20102015
ReplacesGmail, Outlook WebGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Afterlogic WebMail Lite if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Shell
Afterlogic WebMail Lite details

Choose Docker Mailserver if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterlogic WebMail Lite or Docker Mailserver better?

Neither is universally better. Docker Mailserver has the larger community, while Afterlogic WebMail Lite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Afterlogic WebMail Lite and Docker Mailserver free and open-source?

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

Can I run Afterlogic WebMail Lite and Docker Mailserver with Docker?

Afterlogic WebMail Lite: yes. Docker Mailserver: yes.

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