Cyrus IMAP vs Modoboa
Cyrus IMAP
cyrusimap.orgModoboa
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| Figure | Cyrus IMAP | Modoboa |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €11.61/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 7.9 (#16) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Integrations | The installation guide describes receiving mail from SMTP servers such as Sendmail, Postfix, and Exim through LMTP. | The project says Modoboa integrates with Postfix and Dovecot and can use MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or SQLite as its central database. |
| Intended users | The project says Cyrus is used in production at universities and private enterprises. | Modoboa Pro is described as intended for hosting providers, MSPs, agencies, and IT teams operating email at professional scale. |
| Purpose | Cyrus IMAP is an email, contacts, and calendar server. | Modoboa is an open-source platform for installing and managing a self-hosted email server. |
| Support | The project points users to active mailing lists for help. | The project offers paid installation or upgrade assistance, help with specific issues, and annual maintenance services. |
Plans
Modoboa
- Modoboa open-source softwareFree
- Modoboa Pro€139.30 a year
- Modoboa Pro Provider€349.30 a year
- Bronze support plan€900 a year
- Silver support plan€1,425 a year
- Gold support plan€3,780 a year
- Platinum support plan€8,160 a year
In their own words
Cyrus IMAP
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