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Stalwart vs Mox: catalog facts
StalwartMox
Free

Free and open source, self-hosted.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Modern JMAP support alongside traditional IMAP and SMTP protocols
  • Rust implementation aims for security and performance
  • Single program covering SMTP, IMAP and webmail
  • Built-in DKIM, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS and DANE
  • Requires self-hosting and server administration knowledge
  • Newer project with a smaller ecosystem than long-established mail servers
  • 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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