iRedMail vs MDaemon Messaging Server
iRedMail
iredmail.orgMDaemon Messaging Server
mdaemon.comSide by side
| Figure | iRedMail | MDaemon Messaging Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.3 (#6) | 7.6 (#25) |
| Deployment | The Enterprise Edition is an on-premises product that keeps data on the user's own server. | The vendor lists on-premise, hosted, and MSP/ISP deployment options; the on-premises license is not intended for commercial hosted use. |
| Purpose | iRedMail is open-source software for deploying a full-featured mail server. | MDaemon is a Windows email server positioned as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365. |
| Support | Enterprise Edition pricing includes technical support; general technical questions and issues can also be posted to the online forum. | 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 | Users can manage mail, folders, sieve filters, and vacation settings through Roundcube webmail or SOGo groupware. | MDaemon includes browser-based webmail with email, calendar, and contact features. |
Plans
iRedMail
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per mailbox$10 a year
- iRedMail Enterprise Edition — per server$1,000 a year
MDaemon Messaging Server
- MDaemon Email Server Annual LicensePrice not published
In their own words
MDaemon Messaging Server
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