SnappyMail 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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SnappyMail
Lightweight, fast and modern webmail client
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WildDuck
Scalable IMAP and POP3 mail server with REST API
| Feature | SnappyMail | WildDuck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | EUPL-1.2 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,670 | ★ 2,107 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Gmail, Outlook Web | Microsoft Exchange, Gmail |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SnappyMail or WildDuck better?
Neither is universally better. WildDuck has the larger community, while SnappyMail is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SnappyMail and WildDuck free and open-source?
Yes. SnappyMail is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and WildDuck under EUPL-1.2. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SnappyMail and WildDuck with Docker?
SnappyMail: yes. WildDuck: yes.