Postorius 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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Postorius
Web administration interface for Mailman 3
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Mailpit
Email and SMTP testing tool with web UI
| Feature | Postorius | Mailpit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Mail Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 10,067 |
| First released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Groups | Mailtrap, MailHog |
Why pick each one
Choose Postorius if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Postorius or Mailpit better?
Mailpit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Postorius if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Postorius and Mailpit free and open-source?
Yes. Postorius is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Mailpit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Postorius and Mailpit with Docker?
Postorius: yes. Mailpit: yes.