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Maddy Mail Server 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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MA Maddy Mail Server Composable, all-in-one mail server in Go VS MO Modoboa Mail hosting and management platform with a modern UI
FeatureMaddy Mail ServerModoboa
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0ISC
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 6,060★ 3,530
First released20192010
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365Google Workspace, cPanel Email

Why pick each one

Choose Maddy Mail Server if…

  • Drastically simpler than traditional stacks
  • Low resource use
Maddy Mail Server details

Choose Modoboa if…

  • Friendly management interface
  • Good monitoring features
Modoboa details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddy Mail Server or Modoboa better?

Neither is universally better. Maddy Mail Server has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Maddy Mail Server and Modoboa free and open-source?

Yes. Maddy Mail Server is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Modoboa under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Maddy Mail Server and Modoboa with Docker?

Maddy Mail Server: yes. Modoboa: yes.

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