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iRedMail vs Maddy
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| Fact | iRedMail | Maddy |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Shell | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.8k | 6.1k |
| Latest | 1.8.8 | v0.9.6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-23 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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 →
PartialiRedMailA shell script that installs and configures Postfix, Dovecot, webmail and spam filtering on one server.
PartialMaddySMTP, IMAP, DKIM, SPF and DMARC in one Go binary; mail only.
iRedMail
unsigned The latest release, 1.8.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Maddy
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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