Mail-in-a-Box vs SmarterMail
Mail-in-a-Box
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SmarterMail
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| Figure | Mail-in-a-Box | SmarterMail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $41.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Email Server Software | 7.5 (#18) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 7.5 (#27) | 8.0 (#14) |
| Security | The control panel supports TOTP-based two-factor authentication, and the security guide says credentials are sent through SSH/TLS rather than in the clear. | The product includes spam filtering and enterprise-level antivirus, with Message Sniffer available as an integration. |
Plans
SmarterMail
- SmarterMail FreeFree
- SmarterMail High Availability — Hub$150 a month
- SmarterMail High Availability — Node$250 a month
- SmarterMail Professional (50 mailboxes)$500 a year
- SmarterMail Enterprise (50 mailboxes)$700 a year
In their own words
Mail-in-a-Box
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SmarterMail
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