Modoboa 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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Modoboa
Mail hosting and management platform with a modern UI
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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
| Feature | Modoboa | Tine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Groupware |
| License | ISC | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,530 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace, cPanel Email | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Modoboa or Tine better?
Neither is universally better. Modoboa has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Modoboa and Tine free and open-source?
Yes. Modoboa is licensed under ISC and Tine under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Modoboa and Tine with Docker?
Modoboa: yes. Tine: yes.