GFI MailEssentials vs MailScanner
GFI MailEssentials
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| Figure | GFI MailEssentials | MailScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Email Security Gateways | 7.6 (#10) | 7.5 (#16) |
| Deployment | It can run on Microsoft Exchange or on a gateway/perimeter server in front of any SMTP-compliant mail server, including hosted email environments such as Office 365. | MailScanner is designed for Linux-based email gateways and can run on Linux or Unix-based operating systems. |
| Purpose | GFI describes MailEssentials as an anti-spam and email security solution for on-premise mail servers. | MailScanner is an open source email gateway that processes email for spam, viruses, phishing, and other malicious content. |
Plans
GFI MailEssentials
- Anti-spamPriced on request
- EmailSecurityPriced on request
- UnifiedProtectionPriced on request
In their own words
GFI MailEssentials
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MailScanner
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