Axigen
6.9#6 in mail server softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SmarterMail
7.4#3 in mail server softwareFrom $500 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Axigen | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Features include calendars, tasks, notes, contacts, shared folders, and sending email on another user's behalf. | It includes calendars, contacts, tasks, notes, group chat, and online meetings. |
| Deployment | The product is downloadable for Linux and Windows and offers Docker images and Kubernetes deployment with AxiHelm. | SmarterMail is available for Linux and Windows and has a Docker version; the download page lists supported Linux distributions and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025+. |
| Integrations | The features page lists OpenLDAP, Active Directory, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams integrations or support. | The Marketplace lists Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ownCloud, LeitzCloud, Rocket.Chat, ChatGPT, Collabora Online, and OnlyOffice integrations. |
| Product | Axigen is an all-in-one email, calendaring, and collaboration platform for organizations from small businesses to large service providers. | SmarterMail is an email, groupware, and collaboration server positioned as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange. |
| Security | Listed protections include authentication and encryption, access and flow controls, SPF, DKIM, DMARC compliance, and two-step verification. | The product includes spam filtering and enterprise-level antivirus, with Message Sniffer available as an integration. |
Axigen plans
- Free Mail ServerFree
- Business MessagingPriced on request
- MSP MessagingPriced on request
- Service Provider MessagingPriced on request
SmarterMail plans
- SmarterMail FreeFree
- SmarterMail High Availability — Hub$150 a month
- SmarterMail High Availability — Node$250 a month
- SmarterMail Professional (50 mailboxes)$500 a year
- SmarterMail Enterprise (50 mailboxes)$700 a year
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Pick SmarterMail if…
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