Roundcube vs WildDuck
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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Roundcube
Browser-based IMAP webmail client
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WildDuck
Scalable IMAP and POP3 mail server with REST API
| Feature | Roundcube | WildDuck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | EUPL-1.2 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,118 | ★ 2,107 |
| First released | 2008 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Gmail, Outlook Web | Microsoft Exchange, Gmail |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Roundcube or WildDuck better?
Roundcube is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider WildDuck if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Roundcube and WildDuck free and open-source?
Yes. Roundcube is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WildDuck under EUPL-1.2. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Roundcube and WildDuck with Docker?
Roundcube: yes. WildDuck: yes.