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Mail-in-a-Box vs Roundcube
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| Fact | Mail-in-a-Box | Roundcube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Licence | CC0-1.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 15k | 7.2k |
| Latest | v77 | 1.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-26 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 116 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors 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 →
PartialMail-in-a-BoxMail, contacts and calendars for your own domains on one Ubuntu server, without the office apps.
PartialRoundcubeWebmail with an address book and plugins, on top of an IMAP and SMTP server you run.
Mail-in-a-Box
unsigned The latest release, v77, 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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