mailcow vs MDaemon Messaging Server
mailcow
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| Figure | mailcow | MDaemon Messaging Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €8.90/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mail Server Software | 8.4 (#3) | 7.6 (#25) |
| Integrations | The 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 services | Its 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. |
| Security | Two-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. |
| Support | Commercial 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
MDaemon Messaging Server
- MDaemon Email Server Annual LicensePrice not published
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MDaemon Messaging Server
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