listmonk vs Modoboa
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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listmonk
Self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager
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Modoboa
Mail hosting and management platform with a modern UI
| Feature | listmonk | Modoboa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,670 | ★ 3,530 |
| First released | 2020 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Mailchimp, Sendinblue | Google Workspace, cPanel Email |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is listmonk or Modoboa better?
listmonk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Modoboa if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are listmonk and Modoboa free and open-source?
Yes. listmonk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Modoboa under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run listmonk and Modoboa with Docker?
listmonk: yes. Modoboa: yes.