Apache James vs Dovecot
Apache James
james.apache.orgDovecot
dovecot.orgSide by side
| Figure | Apache James | Dovecot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.8 (#20) |
| Protocols | Supported email protocols listed include SMTP, LMTP, POP3, IMAP, ManageSieve, and JMAP. | The download page lists IMAP, POP3, and LMTP protocol packages. |
| Security | The download page instructs users to verify downloaded files using signatures and provides SHA-512 and PGP links for server binaries. | Dovecot describes a multi-process architecture that isolates tasks to limit the impact of a vulnerability in one component. |
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Apache James
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