hMailServer vs MDaemon Messaging Server
hMailServer
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| Figure | hMailServer | MDaemon Messaging Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.0 (#10) | 7.6 (#25) |
| Purpose | hMailServer is a self-hosted mail server that supports SMTP, IMAP and POP3. | MDaemon is a Windows email server positioned as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365. |
| Support | Free help is available on the community forum, where answers are not gated behind a support plan. | Free email support has a stated 3 to 5 business day response time, and phone support is listed at $120.00 USD per incident without a priority agreement. |
| Webmail | It includes built-in webmail at `/portal` on Windows and Linux, enabled through the REST API listener. | MDaemon includes browser-based webmail with email, calendar, and contact features. |
Plans
MDaemon Messaging Server
- MDaemon Email Server Annual LicensePrice not published
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hMailServer
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