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Stalwart Mail Server vs Schleuder

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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ST Stalwart Mail Server Modern all-in-one mail server in a single binary VS SC Schleuder Encrypting mailing list manager with OpenPGP
FeatureStalwart Mail ServerSchleuder
CategoryMail ServersMail Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageRustRuby
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, bare-metalbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 14,059★ 100
First released20202009
ReplacesMicrosoft Exchange, Google WorkspaceGoogle Groups

Why pick each one

Choose Stalwart Mail Server if…

  • Single modern binary
  • Strong security defaults
Stalwart Mail Server details

Choose Schleuder if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Ruby
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Schleuder details

Frequently asked questions

Is Stalwart Mail Server or Schleuder better?

Stalwart Mail Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Schleuder if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Stalwart Mail Server and Schleuder free and open-source?

Yes. Stalwart Mail Server is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Schleuder under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Stalwart Mail Server and Schleuder with Docker?

Stalwart Mail Server: yes. Schleuder: check the project docs for container support.

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