Mautic vs Stalwart Mail Server

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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FeatureMauticStalwart Mail Server
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPRust
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 10,305★ 14,059
First released20142020
ReplacesHubSpot, Marketo, MailchimpMicrosoft Exchange, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose Mautic if…

  • Full marketing automation suite
  • Large community
Mautic details

Choose Stalwart Mail Server if…

  • Single modern binary
  • Strong security defaults
Stalwart Mail Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mautic or Stalwart Mail Server better?

Stalwart Mail Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Mautic if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mautic and Stalwart Mail Server free and open-source?

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

Can I run Mautic and Stalwart Mail Server with Docker?

Mautic: yes. Stalwart Mail Server: yes.

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