Looking for a Gmail Alternative?
Meet Mailu
Simple yet full-featured mail server as a set of Docker images.
See how much you could save by switching from Gmail to Mailu
Average Gmail pricing is ~$15/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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Gmail vs Mailu: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gmail Paid SaaS | Mailu Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Per-user pricing | Free (hosting only) |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Privacy Control | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| No Vendor Lock-in | ||
| Source Code Access | ||
| Customizable | Limited | Fully |
| Automatic Updates | Manual | |
| Managed Infrastructure | ||
| Official Support | Community |
Community activity and technical details from the Mailu repository
License
Other
Open source license for commercial use
Forks
960
Community-maintained copies
Primary Languages
Why Switch from Gmail to Mailu?
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 Mailu 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.
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