Docker Mailserver
5.5#24 in email server softwareLinuxSelf-hosted
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SmarterMail
7.5#3 in mail server softwareFrom $500 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Docker Mailserver | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The usage guide uses Docker Compose as its reference and requires a host the user can manage, a domain, and the ability to manage its DNS. | 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 | Documented email relay options include AWS SES and Gmail, and the project also documents Kubernetes and Podman deployment. | The Marketplace lists Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ownCloud, LeitzCloud, Rocket.Chat, ChatGPT, Collabora Online, and OnlyOffice integrations. |
Docker Mailserver plans
No prices published.
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 Docker Mailserver 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.