Apache James vs Postfix
Apache James
james.apache.orgPostfix
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| Figure | Apache James | Postfix |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.2 (#30) |
| Product | Apache James is a modular mail server running on the JVM. | Postfix is Wietse Venema’s mail server, created as an alternative to Sendmail. |
| Support | The project lists companies offering professional support, including consultancy, feature development, and project integration. | The postfix-users mailing list is for questions, problem reports, and feature requests; non-member postings are silently discarded. |
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Apache James
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