Kontact vs NeoMutt
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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Kontact
Integrated personal information manager for KDE
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NeoMutt
Feature-rich terminal email client
| Feature | Kontact | NeoMutt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 3,799 |
| First released | 2004 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Outlook | Microsoft Outlook |
Why pick each one
Choose Kontact if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose NeoMutt if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kontact or NeoMutt better?
Neither is universally better. NeoMutt has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kontact and NeoMutt free and open-source?
Yes. Kontact is licensed under GPL-2.0 and NeoMutt under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kontact and NeoMutt with Docker?
Kontact: check the project docs for container support. NeoMutt: check the project docs for container support.