Mox vs EGroupware

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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FeatureMoxEGroupware
CategoryMail ServersGroupware
LicenseMITGPL-2.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 5,771★ 295
First released20232003
ReplacesGoogle Workspace, Microsoft 365Microsoft 365, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose Mox if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Strong modern defaults
Mox details

Choose EGroupware if…

  • Broad feature set
  • Long-established project
EGroupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mox or EGroupware better?

Mox is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider EGroupware if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mox and EGroupware free and open-source?

Yes. Mox is licensed under MIT and EGroupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mox and EGroupware with Docker?

Mox: yes. EGroupware: yes.

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