Mautic vs Sieve Editor
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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Sieve Editor
Graphical editor for Sieve mail filtering scripts
| Feature | Mautic | Sieve Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,305 | ★ 889 |
| First released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Replaces | HubSpot, Marketo, Mailchimp | Gmail filters |
Why pick each one
Choose Sieve Editor if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mautic or Sieve Editor better?
Neither is universally better. Mautic has the larger community, while Sieve Editor is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mautic and Sieve Editor free and open-source?
Yes. Mautic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Sieve Editor under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mautic and Sieve Editor with Docker?
Mautic: yes. Sieve Editor: check the project docs for container support.