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Maddy Mail Server vs Nextcloud Groupware

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 NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
FeatureMaddy Mail ServerNextcloud Groupware
CategoryMail ServersGroupware
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 6,060★ 1,169
First released20192016
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 Nextcloud Groupware if…

  • Tight Nextcloud integration
  • Standards-based sync
Nextcloud Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddy Mail Server or Nextcloud Groupware 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 Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?

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

Can I run Maddy Mail Server and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?

Maddy Mail Server: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.

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