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Complete and fully featured mail server for use by websites & web servers.
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Average Gmail pricing is ~$15/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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Gmail vs Postal: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gmail Paid SaaS | Postal 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 Postal repository
License
MIT License
Open source license for commercial use
Forks
1.2k
Community-maintained copies
Primary Languages
Why Switch from Gmail to Postal?
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 Postal 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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