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iRedMail vs Roundcube
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| Fact | iRedMail | Roundcube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Shell | PHP |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.8k | 7.2k |
| Latest | 1.8.8 | 1.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-23 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 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.
PartialRoundcubeWebmail with an address book and plugins, on top of an IMAP and SMTP server you run.
iRedMail
unsigned The latest release, 1.8.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Roundcube
✓ signed The latest release, 1.7.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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