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MDaemon alternatives with a Linux app

The MDaemon listing does not include a Linux app. 23 of the 125 other email apps in this directory list a Linux app.

MDaemon's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MDaemon

  1. SmarterMail

    Business mail server for Windows and Linux with webmail

    • SmarterMail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
    • Only MDaemon lists a macOS app.
    • SmarterMail also covers file sharing.
  2. Axigen

    Mail server with calendars and webmail for Windows and Linux

    • Axigen has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Axigen lists a Linux app.
    • Only MDaemon lists a macOS app.
  3. GFI KerioConnect

    Self-hosted business mail server with calendar, chat and local AI

    • Only GFI KerioConnect lists a Linux app.
    • Only MDaemon lists a web app.
    • GFI KerioConnect also covers shared inbox.
  4. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Only Zimbra lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zimbra is open source, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks.
  5. iRedMail

    Open-source mail server installer for Linux and BSD

    • iRedMail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iRedMail lists a Linux app.
    • Only MDaemon lists a web app.
    • Only MDaemon lists Windows and macOS apps.
  6. HEY

    Email service and calendar with sender screening, from 37signals

    • Only HEY lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HEY also covers templates.
  7. Proton Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland

    • Proton Mail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  8. Thunderbird

    Free, open-source email app for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

    • Thunderbird has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Thunderbird lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only MDaemon lists a web app.
    • Thunderbird is open source, according to its own site.
  9. Fastmail

    Paid, ad-free email with calendar, contacts and custom domains

    • Only Fastmail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  10. Zoho Mail

    Ad-free business email hosting with calendar, tasks and notes

    • Zoho Mail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Mail also covers tasks.
  11. Tuta Mail

    End-to-end encrypted email and calendar from Germany

    • Tuta Mail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tuta Mail lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tuta Mail is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  12. BlueMail

    Cross-platform email client with a unified inbox and built-in AI

    • BlueMail has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BlueMail lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Only MDaemon lists a web app.
    • BlueMail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which MDaemon alternatives have a Linux app?

SmarterMail, Axigen, GFI KerioConnect, Zimbra, iRedMail, HEY, Proton Mail, Thunderbird and 15 more list a Linux app.

Does MDaemon have a Linux app?

The MDaemon listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these email apps are free?

SmarterMail, Axigen, iRedMail, Proton Mail, Thunderbird, Zoho Mail, Tuta Mail, BlueMail and 11 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MDaemon: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.