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Haraka vs Hyvor Relay
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| Fact | Haraka | Hyvor Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.6k | 911 |
| Latest | v3.3.4 | 0.0.46 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 25 days between releases | about 26 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace SendGrid. Alternatives to SendGrid →
PartialHarakaA plugin-based SMTP server in Node.js for high-volume inbound and outbound mail, without an HTTP API or tracking dashboard.
PartialHyvor RelayTransactional sending over an HTTP API and SMTP with bounce handling and webhooks; no marketing campaigns.
Haraka
Hyvor Relay
- 0.0.462026-08-10feat: arm docker build
- 0.0.452026-06-04fix: accepted and bounced state on DATACLOSE failure
- 0.0.442026-05-09feature: retrying sends with an optional delay
- 0.0.432026-04-13Fix/bug1
- 0.0.43-beta.82026-03-23⚠️ THIS IS A CLOUD-ONLY RELEASEpre-release
Haraka
✓ signed The latest release, v3.3.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Hyvor Relay
✓ signed The latest release, 0.0.46, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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