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CommunicationAlternative to Google WorkspaceAlternative to Proton MailAlternative to Microsoft 365

Mailu

Insanely easy-to-use yet full-featured mail server as a set of Docker images.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Mail Server DockerEmail HostingCommunicationRspamdPythonDocker
Overview

Why consider Mailu?

Mailu is a simple yet full-featured email server packaged as a set of Docker images. It includes IMAP/SMTP services, webmail (Roundcube or SnappyMail), antispam (Rspamd), antivirus (ClamAV), and a streamlined web admin UI.

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Learn Mailu by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Mailu

Mailu aims to remain free of complex groupware clutter, delivering a pure, secure RFC-compliant email platform with automatic TLS.

Installation

Generate your configuration at https://setup.mailu.io and deploy with docker compose up -d.

Mailu is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Mailu FAQs

Mailu is listed as a Communication tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Mailu is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Mailu is listed as an alternative to Google Workspace. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.