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Maddy Mail Server vs Group-Office

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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MA Maddy Mail Server Composable, all-in-one mail server in Go VS GR Group-Office Web-based groupware and CRM with email and calendar
FeatureMaddy Mail ServerGroup-Office
CategoryMail ServersGroupware
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 6,060★ 275
First released20192003
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365Microsoft 365, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose Maddy Mail Server if…

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

Choose Group-Office if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
Group-Office details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddy Mail Server or Group-Office 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 Group-Office free and open-source?

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

Can I run Maddy Mail Server and Group-Office with Docker?

Maddy Mail Server: yes. Group-Office: yes.

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