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docker-mailserver vs Maddy
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| Fact | docker-mailserver | Maddy |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Shell | Go |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 19k | 6.1k |
| Latest | v16.0.1 | v0.9.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 72 days between releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Workspace. Alternatives to Google Workspace →
Partialdocker-mailserverSMTP and IMAP with spam and virus filtering, configured from files, without webmail.
PartialMaddySMTP, IMAP, DKIM, SPF and DMARC in one Go binary; mail only.
docker-mailserver
docker-mailserver
✓ signed The latest release, v16.0.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Maddy
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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