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Mox vs Stalwart: catalog facts
MoxStalwart
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source, self-hosted.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail
  • Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE
  • Modern JMAP support alongside traditional IMAP and SMTP protocols
  • Rust implementation aims for security and performance
  • Younger and less widely deployed than Postfix and Dovecot
  • Deliverability still depends on your IP reputation and DNS
  • Requires self-hosting and server administration knowledge
  • Newer project with a smaller ecosystem than long-established mail servers
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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