iRedMail vs Maddy Mail Server
iRedMail
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| Figure | iRedMail | Maddy Mail Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.3 (#6) | 7.6 (#24) |
| Administration | Its web interface supports domain-level administrators, user self-service, message throttling, and account search. | Maddy has no web interface for administration; administration is done through its CLI utility. |
| Deployment | The Enterprise Edition is an on-premises product that keeps data on the user's own server. | The maker documents Linux installation options including a prebuilt amd64 tarball, Docker image, source build and Arch Linux packages. |
| Purpose | iRedMail is open-source software for deploying a full-featured mail server. | Maddy implements the functionality to send and receive email over SMTP and store messages with IMAP access. |
| Webmail | Users can manage mail, folders, sieve filters, and vacation settings through Roundcube webmail or SOGo groupware. | Maddy does not currently include webmail. |
Plans
iRedMail
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per mailbox$10 a year
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per server$1,000 a year
In their own words
Maddy Mail Server
Maddy Mail Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.