Mailu vs SOGo
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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Mailu
Simple yet full-featured Docker mail server
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Mailu | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Groupware |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,443 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2016 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mailu or SOGo better?
Mailu is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider SOGo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mailu and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Mailu is licensed under MIT and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mailu and SOGo with Docker?
Mailu: yes. SOGo: yes.