OpenDMARC 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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OpenDMARC
DMARC policy enforcement filter for mail servers
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Mailpit
Email and SMTP testing tool with web UI
| Feature | OpenDMARC | Mailpit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 137 | ★ 10,067 |
| First released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Proprietary DMARC services | Mailtrap, MailHog |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenDMARC if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenDMARC or Mailpit better?
Mailpit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenDMARC if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenDMARC and Mailpit free and open-source?
Yes. OpenDMARC is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Mailpit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenDMARC and Mailpit with Docker?
OpenDMARC: check the project docs for container support. Mailpit: yes.