Hermes Secure Email Gateway
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| Fact | Hermes Secure Email Gateway | MailScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | It can run as a gateway in front of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange, or Postfix, as a full mail server, or in hybrid mode. | MailScanner is designed for Linux-based email gateways and can run on Linux or Unix-based operating systems. |
| Support | Community support is informal through GitHub forums, the issue tracker, Matrix, and Telegram; direct vendor support requires eligible Pro support coverage or purchased incidents. | The repository points users to a MailScanner mailing list for support. |
Hermes Secure Email Gateway plans
- Community EditionFree
- Pro Edition$750
MailScanner plans
- MailScannerFree
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 MailScanner if…
MailScanner suits administrators setting up Linux or Unix email gateways who can manage server-level software and configuration files. It may also suit teams seeking open-source scanning with support for common mail transfer agents.