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mailcow vs MDaemon Messaging Server

mailcow

mailcow.email

MDaemon Messaging Server

mdaemon.com

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FiguremailcowMDaemon Messaging Server
Price from€8.90/mo—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
LinuxYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published71
Spec score · Mail Server Software8.4 (#3)7.6 (#25)
IntegrationsThe documentation lists client setup guides for Android, Apple macOS/iOS, eM Client, KDE Kontact, Outlook, and Thunderbird.Webmail supports Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive integrations, with OneDrive support limited to work or school accounts.
Mail servicesIts components include Postfix for mail transfer, Dovecot for IMAP/POP, and SOGo for webmail, calendars, and contacts.The server provides SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 mail services with LDAP and Active Directory support.
SecurityTwo-factor authentication options include YubiKey OTP, WebAuthn, and TOTP.Listed security features include spam and malware prevention, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, hijacked account detection, and PGP encryption; some require an AntiVirus/AntiSpam license.
SupportCommercial support is available through Servercow, while community support is voluntary, best-effort, and not guaranteed.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.

Plans

mailcow

  • mailcow: dockerizedFree
  • shared mailcow€8.90 a month
  • Ticket Support (Level 1)€45.90 a month
  • managed mailcow€54.90 a month
  • Telefon Support (Level 2)€105.90 a month
  • Remote Support (Level 3)€165.90 a month
  • Notfall Support (Level 4)€430, paid once

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MDaemon Messaging Server

  • MDaemon Email Server Annual LicensePrice not published

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