Mail-in-a-Box
5.7#28 in mail server softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | Mail-in-a-Box | mailcow |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | The setup guide requires a fresh Ubuntu 22.04 x64 server and at least 512 MB of RAM; it says containers and modified images are not supported. | The documented minimum is 1 GHz CPU, 6 GiB RAM plus 1 GiB swap, and 20 GiB disk excluding email storage; x86_64 and ARM64 are listed architectures. |
| Security | The security guide says credentials are sent through SSH or TLS and outbound mail uses the highest level of TLS possible. | Two-factor authentication options include YubiKey OTP, WebAuthn, and TOTP. |
| Support | The project directs users to its discussion forum, GitHub issues, and Slack chat for help. | Commercial support is available through Servercow, while community support is voluntary, best-effort, and not guaranteed. |
Mail-in-a-Box plans
No prices published.
mailcow plans
- mailcow: dockerizedFree
- shared mailcow€8.90 a month
- Ticket Support (Level 1)€45.90 a month
- managed mailcow€54.90 a month
- Telefon Support (Level 2)€105.90 a month
- Remote Support (Level 3)€165.90 a month
Pick Mail-in-a-Box if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick mailcow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.