Hermes Secure Email Gateway
7.7#3 in email security gatewaysFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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Mailprotector
7.0#2 in cloud email securityFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | Hermes Secure Email Gateway | Mailprotector |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Hermes supports SMTP TLS, S/MIME, PGP, encrypted-PDF fallback and Dovecot mail-crypt encryption at rest. | Bracket encrypts messages when the subject contains square brackets and requires no apps, plugins, or passwords from senders or recipients. |
| Integrations | Published integration targets include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange, Postfix, Nextcloud, LDAP and Active Directory. | The integrations page lists ConnectWise, Autotask, and Gradient for synchronizing licensing or service counts and billing workflows. |
Hermes Secure Email Gateway plans
- Community EditionFree
- Pro Edition$750
Mailprotector plans
- RadarFree
- CloudFilterPriced on request
- Mailprotector products (pricing not publicly listed)Priced on request
- BracketPriced on request
- SecureStorePriced on request
- ShieldPriced on request
Pick Hermes Secure Email Gateway if…
Hermes is aimed at SMBs, MSPs, self-hosters, privacy-focused teams, and organizations adding a gateway before Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. It requires a Linux host capable of running its specified Docker components.
Pick Mailprotector if…
Mailprotector is aimed at managed service providers seeking email security and management products for customer environments. Its product mix includes gateway filtering, encryption, and archiving.