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iRedMailMox
Free

Free and open source, self-hosted.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Long-established project with broad Linux and BSD distribution support
  • Automates installation of a full mail stack in one script
  • Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail
  • Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE
  • Requires server administration skills to deploy and maintain
  • Text-based installer is less approachable than fully containerized alternatives
  • Younger and less widely deployed than Postfix and Dovecot
  • Deliverability still depends on your IP reputation and DNS
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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