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Maddy Mail Server vs Roundcube

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 RO Roundcube Browser-based IMAP webmail client
FeatureMaddy Mail ServerRoundcube
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 6,060★ 7,118
First released20192008
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365Gmail, Outlook Web

Why pick each one

Choose Maddy Mail Server if…

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

Choose Roundcube if…

  • Mature and stable
  • Widely supported
Roundcube details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddy Mail Server or Roundcube better?

Roundcube is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Maddy Mail Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

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

Can I run Maddy Mail Server and Roundcube with Docker?

Maddy Mail Server: yes. Roundcube: yes.

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