hMailServer
6.0#21 in mail server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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MailEnable
7.4#2 in mail server software$395 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | hMailServer | MailEnable |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The documentation suggests hMailServer for small businesses, developers needing an SMTP and IMAP test endpoint, and hosting providers. | Professional Edition is described as a mail hosting solution for small to medium sized organisations and as a platform for businesses or service providers. |
| Mail protocols | It serves mail to clients such as Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail, or through its built-in webmail. | Standard Edition provides SMTP, IMAP, POP3 and webmail services for Microsoft Windows servers. |
| Support | Free help is available on the community forum, where answers are not gated behind a support plan. | Free support resources include a knowledge base, documentation, discussion forum and video gallery; technician requests may require a support token. |
| Webmail | It includes built-in webmail at `/portal` on Windows and Linux, enabled through the REST API listener. | Webmail supports email, calendars, contacts and groups, and its interface adapts for touch-screen devices. |
hMailServer plans
- hMailServerFree
MailEnable plans
- Standard EditionFree
- Professional Edition$395, paid once
- Enterprise Edition$795, paid once
- Enterprise Premium$1,295, paid once
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