Mox vs Mailcow: catalog facts
 Mox |  Mailcow |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free and open source, self-hosted. |
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Linux, Self-hosted |
Linux, Self-hosted |
- Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail
- Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE
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- Docker packaging makes deployment and updates more manageable
- Includes a full web admin panel and SOGo webmail out of the box
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- Younger and less widely deployed than Postfix and Dovecot
- Deliverability still depends on your IP reputation and DNS
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- Requires Docker and server administration knowledge to run
- Resource requirements are higher than a single lightweight mail daemon
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Self-hosted |
Self-hosted |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 24, 2026 | Checked September 22, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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