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Haraka vs Mox: catalog facts
Haraka	Mox
Free Free open-source software.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Linux, Self-hosted
High performance SMTP handling Flexible plugin system in JavaScript	Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE
Handles SMTP only; needs other software for mailbox access Customisation requires JavaScript knowledge	Younger and less widely deployed than Postfix and Dovecot Deliverability still depends on your IP reputation and DNS
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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