Docker Mailserver vs SOGo

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureDocker MailserverSOGo
CategoryMail ServersGroupware
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguageShellObjective-C
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 18,682★ 2,143
First released20152009
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Docker Mailserver if…

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

Choose SOGo if…

  • Strong Outlook compatibility
  • Scales to many users
SOGo details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docker Mailserver or SOGo better?

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

Are Docker Mailserver and SOGo free and open-source?

Yes. Docker Mailserver is licensed under MIT and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Docker Mailserver and SOGo with Docker?

Docker Mailserver: yes. SOGo: yes.

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