Mox vs SOGo
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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Mox
Modern, secure all-in-one mail server
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Mox | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Groupware |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,771 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2023 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mox or SOGo better?
Mox is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SOGo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mox and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Mox is licensed under MIT and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mox and SOGo with Docker?
Mox: yes. SOGo: yes.