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Afterlogic WebMail Lite vs Stalwart Mail Server

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 ST Stalwart Mail Server Modern all-in-one mail server in a single binary
FeatureAfterlogic WebMail LiteStalwart Mail Server
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageShellRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 360★ 14,059
First released20102020
ReplacesGmail, Outlook WebMicrosoft Exchange, Google Workspace

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 Stalwart Mail Server if…

  • Single modern binary
  • Strong security defaults
Stalwart Mail Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterlogic WebMail Lite or Stalwart Mail Server better?

Neither is universally better. Stalwart Mail Server 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 Stalwart Mail Server free and open-source?

Yes. Afterlogic WebMail Lite is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stalwart Mail Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Afterlogic WebMail Lite and Stalwart Mail Server with Docker?

Afterlogic WebMail Lite: yes. Stalwart Mail Server: yes.

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