Apache James vs SmarterMail
Apache James
james.apache.org
SmarterMail
smartertools.comSide by side
| Figure | Apache James | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $41.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.1 (#8) | 8.0 (#14) |
| Product | Apache James is a modular mail server running on the JVM. | SmarterMail is an email, groupware, and collaboration server positioned as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange. |
| Security | The download page instructs users to verify downloaded files using signatures and provides SHA-512 and PGP links for server binaries. | The product includes spam filtering and enterprise-level antivirus, with Message Sniffer available as an integration. |
Plans
SmarterMail
- 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
In their own words
Apache James
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SmarterMail
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