Apache SpamAssassin
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache SpamAssassin | Rspamd |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The project wiki says SpamAssassin runs on a server and filters spam before it reaches the mailbox. | The project describes the engine as runnable on-premises, with message data staying in the user's environment and no mandatory vendor cloud dependency. |
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes README, INSTALL, UPGRADE, spamd and SQL-preference guides, wiki material and versioned POD manuals. | Documentation includes installation, configuration, modules, workers, tutorials, developer architecture and protocol material, a Lua API reference and FAQ. |
| License | Apache SpamAssassin is free open-source software under the Apache License 2.0. | The project is licensed under Apache License 2.0, allowing commercial use, modification and redistribution with no warranty. |
| Purpose | SpamAssassin classifies email and helps system administrators block unsolicited bulk email. | Rspamd is an email security engine designed to stop phishing, business email compromise, malicious attachments, and spam. |
Apache SpamAssassin plans
- Apache SpamAssassinFree
Rspamd plans
- Open-source RspamdFree
- Scale£100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- HostedPriced on request
Pick Apache SpamAssassin if…
SpamAssassin suits system administrators who want to filter unsolicited email on a server and configure tests or rules. Its API and Perl modules also suit teams integrating filtering into supported mail systems.
Pick Rspamd if…
Rspamd suits organizations operating their own mail systems that need gateway filtering and control over deployment. It may also suit teams seeking premium engineering support or enterprise SLA options.