Apache James
5.9#22 in mail server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache James | mailcow |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Administration options include JMX, REST, and command line. | The mailcow web interface lets administrators create domains and email addresses and manage most settings. |
| Product | Apache James is a modular mail server running on the JVM. | mailcow: dockerized is an open-source groupware and email suite based on Docker. |
| Security | The download page instructs users to verify downloaded files using signatures and provides SHA-512 and PGP links for server binaries. | Two-factor authentication options include YubiKey OTP, WebAuthn, and TOTP. |
| Support | The project lists companies offering professional support, including consultancy, feature development, and project integration. | Commercial support is available through Servercow, while community support is voluntary, best-effort, and not guaranteed. |
Apache James plans
- Apache JamesFree
mailcow plans
- mailcow: dockerizedFree
- shared mailcow€8.90 a month
- Ticket Support (Level 1)€45.90 a month
- managed mailcow€54.90 a month
- Telefon Support (Level 2)€105.90 a month
- Remote Support (Level 3)€165.90 a month
Pick Apache James if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick mailcow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.