Mautic vs PostfixAdmin
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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Mautic
Open-source marketing automation platform
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PostfixAdmin
Web interface for managing Postfix mail domains
| Feature | Mautic | PostfixAdmin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,305 | ★ 1,251 |
| First released | 2014 | 2003 |
| Replaces | HubSpot, Marketo, Mailchimp | cPanel Email |
Why pick each one
Choose PostfixAdmin if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Mautic or PostfixAdmin better?
Neither is universally better. Mautic has the larger community, while PostfixAdmin is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mautic and PostfixAdmin free and open-source?
Yes. Mautic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and PostfixAdmin under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mautic and PostfixAdmin with Docker?
Mautic: yes. PostfixAdmin: yes.