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Exim vs Haraka: catalog facts
Exim	Haraka
Free Free and open source under the GNU General Public Licence.	Free Free open-source software.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Very flexible mail routing Extensive checks for incoming mail	High performance SMTP handling Flexible plugin system in JavaScript
Configuration is complex and differs from Sendmail A mail server, not a client for reading email	Handles SMTP only; needs other software for mailbox access Customisation requires JavaScript knowledge
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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