Cyrus IMAP vs mailcow
Cyrus IMAP
cyrusimap.org
mailcow
mailcow.emailSide by side
| Figure | Cyrus IMAP | mailcow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €8.90/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 7.9 (#16) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Integrations | The installation guide describes receiving mail from SMTP servers such as Sendmail, Postfix, and Exim through LMTP. | The documentation lists client setup guides for Android, Apple macOS/iOS, eM Client, KDE Kontact, Outlook, and Thunderbird. |
| Security | The feature documentation lists Kerberos, LDAP, and SQL authentication, access control, and a sealed system design. | Two-factor authentication options include YubiKey OTP, WebAuthn, and TOTP. |
| Support | The project points users to active mailing lists for help. | Commercial support is available through Servercow, while community support is voluntary, best-effort, and not guaranteed. |
Plans
mailcow
- 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
- Notfall Support (Level 4)€430, paid once
In their own words
Cyrus IMAP
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