hMailServer vs Modoboa
hMailServer
hmailserver.comModoboa
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| Figure | hMailServer | Modoboa |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €11.61/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.0 (#10) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Intended users | The documentation suggests hMailServer for small businesses, developers needing an SMTP and IMAP test endpoint, and hosting providers. | Modoboa Pro is described as intended for hosting providers, MSPs, agencies, and IT teams operating email at professional scale. |
| Purpose | hMailServer is a self-hosted mail server that supports SMTP, IMAP and POP3. | Modoboa is an open-source platform for installing and managing a self-hosted email server. |
| Support | Free help is available on the community forum, where answers are not gated behind a support plan. | 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
hMailServer
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