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Looking for a Database Alternative?
Meet docker-mailserver

Production-ready fullstack but simple mail server (SMTP, IMAP, LDAP, Antispam, Antivirus, etc.) running inside a container. Only configuration files, no SQL database.

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25 users
1 user500 users
$

Average Database pricing is ~$15/user/month

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Self-Hosted Annual
$0
Your Annual Savings
$0
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Database vs docker-mailserver: Feature Comparison

Feature
Database
Paid SaaS
docker-mailserver
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the docker-mailserver repository

License

MIT License

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

2.0k

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

Shell
97%
Dockerfile
2%
Makefile
0%

Top Contributors

#1

tomav

360 commits

#2

georglauterbach

353 commits

#3

polarathene

270 commits

Why Switch from Database to docker-mailserver?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize docker-mailserver to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars17.7k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryMongoDB Atlas / Firebase
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