SOGo vs WildDuck
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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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
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WildDuck
Scalable IMAP and POP3 mail server with REST API
| Feature | SOGo | WildDuck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | EUPL-1.2 |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 2,107 |
| First released | 2009 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Exchange, Gmail |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or WildDuck better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are SOGo and WildDuck free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and WildDuck under EUPL-1.2. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and WildDuck with Docker?
SOGo: yes. WildDuck: yes.