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Mox vs Postfix: catalog facts
Mox	Postfix
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted	macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE	Security-focused design Runs on many Unix-like systems
Younger and less widely deployed than Postfix and Dovecot Deliverability still depends on your IP reputation and DNS	Transfer agent only; needs a separate IMAP server for mailboxes Configuration requires mail server knowledge
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 September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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