Dovecot vs hMailServer
Dovecot
dovecot.orghMailServer
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| Figure | Dovecot | hMailServer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 7.8 (#20) | 8.0 (#10) |
| Intended users | Dovecot Pro is described as built for carrier and enterprise-scale email infrastructure, including telcos and hosting providers. | The documentation suggests hMailServer for small businesses, developers needing an SMTP and IMAP test endpoint, and hosting providers. |
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