Docker Mailserver vs Mautic

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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FeatureDocker MailserverMautic
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageShellPHP
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 18,682★ 10,305
First released20152014
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365HubSpot, Marketo, Mailchimp

Why pick each one

Choose Docker Mailserver if…

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

Choose Mautic if…

  • Full marketing automation suite
  • Large community
Mautic details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docker Mailserver or Mautic better?

Docker Mailserver is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Mautic if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Docker Mailserver and Mautic free and open-source?

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

Can I run Docker Mailserver and Mautic with Docker?

Docker Mailserver: yes. Mautic: yes.

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