listmonk vs Sieve Editor
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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Sieve Editor
Graphical editor for Sieve mail filtering scripts
| Feature | listmonk | Sieve Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,670 | ★ 889 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Mailchimp, Sendinblue | Gmail filters |
Why pick each one
Choose Sieve Editor if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is listmonk or Sieve Editor better?
Neither is universally better. listmonk has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are listmonk and Sieve Editor free and open-source?
Yes. listmonk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Sieve Editor under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run listmonk and Sieve Editor with Docker?
listmonk: yes. Sieve Editor: check the project docs for container support.