SnappyMail vs Mailpit
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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SnappyMail
Lightweight, fast and modern webmail client
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Mailpit
Email and SMTP testing tool with web UI
| Feature | SnappyMail | Mailpit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,670 | ★ 10,067 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Gmail, Outlook Web | Mailtrap, MailHog |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SnappyMail or Mailpit better?
Neither is universally better. Mailpit has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are SnappyMail and Mailpit free and open-source?
Yes. SnappyMail is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mailpit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SnappyMail and Mailpit with Docker?
SnappyMail: yes. Mailpit: yes.