hMailServer vs iRedMail
hMailServer
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| Figure | hMailServer | iRedMail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.0 (#10) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Purpose | hMailServer is a self-hosted mail server that supports SMTP, IMAP and POP3. | iRedMail is open-source software for deploying a full-featured mail server. |
| Support | Free help is available on the community forum, where answers are not gated behind a support plan. | Enterprise Edition pricing includes technical support; general technical questions and issues can also be posted to the online forum. |
| Webmail | It includes built-in webmail at `/portal` on Windows and Linux, enabled through the REST API listener. | Users can manage mail, folders, sieve filters, and vacation settings through Roundcube webmail or SOGo groupware. |
Plans
iRedMail
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per mailbox$10 a year
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per server$1,000 a year
In their own words
hMailServer
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