The Axigen Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Axigen in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Axigen
The Insider’s Guide
Mail server with calendars and webmail for Windows and Linux
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among email apps, read from Axigen’s own pages.
Made by Axigen · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Axigen’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Axigen’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 29 of the 122 other email apps we grade
Axigen is mail server software for Windows and Linux with webmail, calendars, tasks, notes and contacts. It is sold as business, MSP and ISP editions, and a free edition covers 10 users. Business plans start at 10 users, priced through an online configurator.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Axigen, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is a server you install and administer, through WebAdmin or the command line.
- 1
Best for a mail server with a free 10-user edition
Paid business prices sit behind a configurator, and antispam and antimalware are paid add-ons.
- 2
There is a free plan
Free Mail Server: 10 domains, 10 users, 10 groups, aliases and public folders, for home, small business and test use.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, Linux and Web.
- 4
Calendars and collaboration
Calendars, tasks, notes and contacts with folder sharing and sending on behalf of other users.
- 5
Webmail
Axigen WebMail has keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, filters and is localized in over 25 languages.
- 6
Sync with clients
Works with Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail, and syncs over CalDAV, CardDAV and Exchange ActiveSync.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 29 of 122
That is against the other email apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Axigen you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Axigen at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Full-featured 60-day evaluation of the business mail server
- Runs on
- Web, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Axigen
- Category
- Email Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a mail server with a free 10-user edition
Axigen is mail server software with webmail, calendars, tasks and contacts, and a free edition for 10 users. Paid business prices sit behind a configurator, and antispam and antimalware are paid add-ons.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Business plans start at 10 users, but prices come from an online configurator and are not on a page we could read, so this is a C. MSP plans start from 150 users. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free edition covers 10 domains, 10 users and 10 groups with webmail and calendaring, and a 60-day full trial exists. You need a server to run it. |
| Features | C | Mail, calendars, tasks, notes, contacts and sync with clients. Antimalware, antispam and premium blacklists are separate add-ons. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. It is a server you install and administer, through WebAdmin or the command line. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Linux and web, with sync for Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail, plus Active Directory and OpenLDAP. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Axigen is for
- Fits if you have up to 10 mailboxes to run and want a free server edition
- Works for small firms that will move to the paid business edition later
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want the price up front, because paid prices come from a configurator
- Pricey if you add antimalware, antispam and blacklists, which are separate add-ons
- Tight if you need support: it is sold as support packs that include maintenance
- Not for you if you want a hosted service with nothing to install in the listing
- Watch out: the free edition is for home, small business and test use only
Good to know
Good for
- Small teams that fit within 10 free users
- Businesses replacing an Exchange-style mail server on Windows or Linux
- Service providers that need MSP or ISP editions
Worth knowing
- Paid prices are not published on pages we could read; they come from a configurator.
- Antimalware, antispam and premium blacklists are separate add-ons.
- Technical support is sold as support packs that include maintenance.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
3
plans to choose from
Axigen has a free plan.
Free Mail Server
$0
10 domains, 10 users and 10 groups with webmail, calendaring, rules and filters.
Business
Custom
Starting from 10 users; priced in the online configurator, not on a page we could read.
MSP
Custom
Multi-customer plans starting from 150 users.
The free plan
Free Mail Server: 10 domains, 10 users, 10 groups, aliases and public folders, for home, small business and test use.
Trying it first
Full-featured 60-day evaluation of the business mail server
Read from axigen.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, Windows and Linux
Mail server with calendars and webmail for Windows and Linux. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: self-hostable, calendar, email client.
Mail, calendars, tasks, notes, contacts and sync with clients.
- Calendars and collaboration
- Calendars, tasks, notes and contacts with folder sharing and sending on behalf of other users.
- Webmail
- Axigen WebMail has keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, filters and is localized in over 25 languages.
- Sync with clients
- Works with Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail, and syncs over CalDAV, CardDAV and Exchange ActiveSync.
- Security tools
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC compliance, 2-step verification and optional Bitdefender-powered AntiMalware and AntiSpam apps.
- WebAdmin and CLI
- A web administration console, a command-line interface and LDAP or Active Directory sync.
- Cloud-native option
- The site lists Docker and Kubernetes cluster deployment among its platforms.
Where it runs
- Web
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
- Microsoft Outlook
- Thunderbird
- Apple Mail
- Bitdefender
- Active Directory
- OpenLDAP
Axigen is made by Axigen.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
29/122
Other email apps it is graded above
Axigen's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 29 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 24.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 69 of 122) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 email apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Axigen’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 122
- BFree plan and trialAbove 69 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 122
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 122
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 57 of 122
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Axigen you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 69 of the 122 other email apps grade higher.
What you could make
- Calendar: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail.
- A real app for Windows and Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail among them.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Axigen’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
SmarterMail, MDaemon, IceWarp, Zimbra and GFI KerioConnect
The 5 tools Axigen is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
SmarterMail
Free plan · from $550
Business mail server for Windows and Linux with webmail.
- SmarterMail also covers file sharing.
- 2.0GPA
MDaemon
Free trial
Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector.
- 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.
- 2.6GPA
IceWarp
Free trial · from $1.50/mo
Business email, chat, files and meetings, cloud or self-hosted.
- Axigen has a free plan. IceWarp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Axigen lists a Linux app.
- Only IceWarp lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Zimbra
Paid
Self-hosted email, calendar and file sharing for organizations.
- Axigen has a free plan. Zimbra does not.
- Only Zimbra lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Zimbra is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
GFI KerioConnect
Free trial
Self-hosted business mail server with calendar, chat and local AI.
- Axigen has a free plan. GFI KerioConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Axigen lists a web app.
- Only GFI KerioConnect lists a macOS app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Axigen free?
Axigen has a free plan. Free Mail Server: 10 domains, 10 users, 10 groups, aliases and public folders, for home, small business and test use.
How much does Axigen cost?
Axigen lists 3 plans. Free Mail Server: $0.
What platforms does Axigen work on?
Axigen is available on Windows, Linux and Web.
Does Axigen have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Axigen is listed for Windows, Linux and Web.
Does Axigen have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Axigen is listed for Windows, Linux and Web.
Is Axigen open source?
Axigen is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Can Axigen be self-hosted?
Yes. Axigen's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
What does Axigen integrate with?
Axigen's listing names Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, Bitdefender, Active Directory and OpenLDAP.
Does Axigen have a free trial?
Yes. Full-featured 60-day evaluation of the business mail server.
Who makes Axigen?
Axigen is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Axigen?
The closest alternatives to Axigen in our directory are SmarterMail, MDaemon, IceWarp, Zimbra and GFI KerioConnect.
How does Axigen compare with other email apps?
Axigen's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 29 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 24.
Could I make my own version of Axigen?
To replace Axigen you would be making an email client: sending, receiving, threading and searching years of mail.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Axigen’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Axigen's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Axigen. Prices change, so check axigen.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Axigen, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/axigen
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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