Zentyal

An Ubuntu-based Linux server with Active Directory compatibility, mail and network services for small offices.

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About Zentyal

Zentyal Server is a Linux server built to fit into existing Microsoft networks. Its native Active Directory implementation lets Windows clients join the domain, with group policies and user management handled the way Windows administrators expect.

It also includes an SMTP/IMAP mail stack with webmail, shared calendars and contacts, ActiveSync and antispam, plus DNS, DHCP, firewall, VPN, HTTP proxy and a certificate authority. The current release, Zentyal 8.1, is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Licences cover unlimited users and devices, with no client access licences.

Strengths

  • Active Directory compatible domain controller for Windows clients
  • Mail, groupware and network services in one interface
  • No client access licences, unlimited users and devices
  • Ubuntu LTS base with vendor security updates

Limitations

  • Paid licence after the trial
  • Aimed at small and mid-sized office servers rather than home use

Details

Pricing
PaidYearly or lifetime licences covering unlimited users, with a free 15-day trial.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Zentyal
Platforms
Linux, Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted, Operating system
Best suited for
Small offices replacing Windows Server with a Linux domain controller
Last verified
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Provenance
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Zentyal as an alternative

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