Cyrus IMAP
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SmarterMail
7.4#3 in mail server softwareFrom $500 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Cyrus IMAP | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The installation guide describes receiving mail from SMTP servers such as Sendmail, Postfix, and Exim through LMTP. | The Marketplace lists Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ownCloud, LeitzCloud, Rocket.Chat, ChatGPT, Collabora Online, and OnlyOffice integrations. |
| Intended users | The project says Cyrus is used in production at universities and private enterprises. | SmarterTools describes SmarterMail as suitable for enterprises, businesses, web hosts, and ISPs, while Professional is aimed at smaller companies or individuals. |
| Security | The feature documentation lists Kerberos, LDAP, and SQL authentication, access control, and a sealed system design. | The product includes spam filtering and enterprise-level antivirus, with Message Sniffer available as an integration. |
Cyrus IMAP plans
- Cyrus IMAPFree
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
Pick Cyrus IMAP if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SmarterMail if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.