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Self-hosted alternatives to Migadu

The Migadu listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 25 of the 125 other email apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Migadu is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option). 19 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Migadu

  1. Zimbra

    Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations

    • Only Zimbra lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zimbra is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zimbra also covers tasks.
    Zimbra pricing and details

  2. SOGo

    Open-source groupware with webmail, calendars and contacts

    • SOGo is free. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • SOGo has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • SOGo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    SOGo pricing and details

  3. Open-Xchange

    OX App Suite email platform sold to providers and governments

    • Open-Xchange is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Open-Xchange pricing and details

  4. Horde

    Free open-source webmail, calendar, contacts and tasks suite

    • Horde is free. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • Horde has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Horde is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Horde also covers notes and tasks.
    Horde pricing and details

  5. mailcow

    Dockerized open-source mail server with a web admin UI

    • mailcow is free. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • mailcow has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • mailcow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    mailcow pricing and details

  6. Mail-in-a-Box

    Free script that turns a cloud server into your own mail server

    • Mail-in-a-Box is free. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • Mail-in-a-Box has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mail-in-a-Box is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Mail-in-a-Box pricing and details

  7. Stalwart Mail Server

    Open-source mail and collaboration server written in Rust

    • Stalwart Mail Server starts at $2.40 per mailbox / year, billed annually (25-mailbox minimum). Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • Stalwart Mail Server has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stalwart Mail Server is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Stalwart Mail Server also covers file sharing and dMARC.
    Stalwart Mail Server pricing and details

  8. Afterlogic WebMail

    Webmail front end for an existing IMAP mail server

    • Afterlogic WebMail starts at $49 one-time for 5 users, first year of support included. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • Afterlogic WebMail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Afterlogic WebMail is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Afterlogic WebMail pricing and details

  9. Modoboa

    Open-source mail server with a web admin panel and webmail

    • Modoboa is free. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • Modoboa has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Modoboa is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Modoboa pricing and details

  10. iRedMail

    Open-source mail server installer for Linux and BSD

    • iRedMail starts at $499 for a 1-year iRedAdmin-Pro license, $250 per year to renew. Migadu starts at $19 per year (Micro, no monthly option).
    • iRedMail has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iRedMail lists a Linux app.
    • Only Migadu lists a web app.
    iRedMail pricing and details

  11. Axigen

    Mail server with calendars and webmail for Windows and Linux

    • Axigen has a free plan. Migadu does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Axigen lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Axigen is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Axigen pricing and details

  12. MDaemon

    Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector

    • Only MDaemon lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MDaemon pricing and details

13 more that can be self-hosted

All 25 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Migadu?

Yes. Zimbra, SOGo, Open-Xchange, Horde, mailcow, Mail-in-a-Box, Stalwart Mail Server, Afterlogic WebMail and 17 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Migadu be self-hosted?

The Migadu listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these email apps are free?

SOGo, Horde, mailcow, Mail-in-a-Box, Stalwart Mail Server, Afterlogic WebMail, Modoboa, iRedMail 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 9, 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 Migadu: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.