Maddy Mail Server vs Tine
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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Maddy Mail Server
Composable, all-in-one mail server in Go
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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
| Feature | Maddy Mail Server | Tine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,060 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2019 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose Maddy Mail Server if…
- Drastically simpler than traditional stacks
- Low resource use
Choose Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Maddy Mail Server or Tine 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 Tine free and open-source?
Yes. Maddy Mail Server is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tine under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maddy Mail Server and Tine with Docker?
Maddy Mail Server: yes. Tine: yes.