iRedMail
6.3#15 in mail server softwareFrom $10 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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SmarterMail
7.4#3 in mail server softwareFrom $500 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | iRedMail | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The Enterprise Edition is an on-premises product that keeps data on the user's own server. | 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+. |
| Free edition limit | The free shell-based installer requires administrators to follow upgrade tutorials and apply changes manually, while Enterprise Edition offers one-click upgrades. | The Free Edition supports one domain and up to 10 mailboxes, but excludes MAPI/EWS, EAS, and premium add-ons. |
| Webmail | Users can manage mail, folders, sieve filters, and vacation settings through Roundcube webmail or SOGo groupware. | The webmail client includes online meetings, sharing, live chat, calendaring, task management, and file storage. |
iRedMail plans
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per mailbox$10 a year
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per server$1,000 a year
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
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Pick SmarterMail if…
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