The MDaemon Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about MDaemon 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.
MDaemon
The Insider’s Guide
Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among email apps, read from MDaemon’s own pages.
Made by MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. · 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 MDaemon’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MDaemon’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
2.0
GPA, above 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade
MDaemon Email Server is mail server software for Windows, offered on premises or hosted, and positioned as an alternative to Exchange and Microsoft 365. Add-ons cover antivirus and antispam, a Connector for Outlook and ActiveSync. Licenses are bought for 5 to 2,500 users and 1 to 3 year terms.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about MDaemon, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Prices are not shown on its pages, and the Outlook Connector, ActiveSync and antivirus are separate add-ons.
- 1
Best for an Exchange-style mail server for Windows
MDaemon is a Windows mail server, on premises or hosted, pitched as an alternative to Exchange.
- 2
You can try it first
Free 30-day trial of MDaemon Email Server
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Web.
- 4
Email server for Windows
The product page describes a powerful email server for Windows, deployable on physical or virtual servers.
- 5
Webmail and client
The page highlights a Windows and macOS email client and MDaemon Webmail.
- 6
Outlook support
MDaemon Connector for Outlook adds groupware features for people who prefer Microsoft Outlook.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 11 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 MDaemon 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.
MDaemon at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free 30-day trial of MDaemon Email Server
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows
- Made by
- MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.
- Category
- Email Apps
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for an Exchange-style mail server for Windows
MDaemon is a Windows mail server, on premises or hosted, pitched as an alternative to Exchange. Prices are not shown on its pages, and the Outlook Connector, ActiveSync and antivirus are separate add-ons.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price on the pages we could read; they come from an order configurator. Licences cover 5 to 2,500 users and 1 to 3 years. With nothing published it is a C. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free 30-day trial is offered. The page we read doesn't say whether it needs a card, and there is no free plan. |
| Features | C | Mail, webmail and client, Outlook support, ActiveSync, hosted and MSP options. The Outlook Connector, ActiveSync and AntiVirus are separately licensed. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. It is a server you install and administer, a D. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows server with webmail and a Mac client listed, plus Outlook, ActiveSync and MailStore. |
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 MDaemon is for
- Fits if you run Windows servers and want an Exchange replacement for 5 to 2,500 users
- Works for resellers who want hosted and MSP options
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a price to compare, as none is shown
- Pricey if you add the Outlook Connector, ActiveSync and AntiVirus, which are separate licences
- Tight if you need phone support: it is $120 per incident unless you agree to the vendor's priority terms
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as only a 30-day trial is offered
Good to know
Good for
- Windows-based IT teams replacing a legacy mail server
- Organizations that want to keep email on their own infrastructure
Worth knowing
- Prices are set in an order configurator and could not be read as page text, so none are listed.
- Priority phone support needs agreeing to the vendor's terms; otherwise phone support is $120 per incident.
- Outlook Connector, ActiveSync and AntiVirus are separately licensed add-ons.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
MDaemon's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price on the pages we could read; they come from an order configurator.
We could not confirm MDaemon’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. mdaemon.com has them.
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, macOS and Windows
Email server for Windows with webmail and Outlook connector. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: self-hostable, calendar, email client.
Mail, webmail and client, Outlook support, ActiveSync, hosted and MSP options.
- Email server for Windows
- The product page describes a powerful email server for Windows, deployable on physical or virtual servers.
- Webmail and client
- The page highlights a Windows and macOS email client and MDaemon Webmail.
- Outlook support
- MDaemon Connector for Outlook adds groupware features for people who prefer Microsoft Outlook.
- ActiveSync
- An add-on syncs email, calendar, contacts and tasks with ActiveSync devices.
- AntiVirus add-on
- MDaemon AntiVirus adds anti-spam, anti-virus, anti-phishing and anti-malware features.
- Hosted and MSP options
- MDaemon can also be delivered hosted, and the vendor describes SaaS licensing for service providers.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
- Microsoft Outlook
- ActiveSync
- MailStore
- SecurityGateway
MDaemon is made by MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/122
Other email apps it is graded above
MDaemon's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 17.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 57 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. MDaemon’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 122
- CFree plan and trialAbove 9 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 MDaemon 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: 94 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 macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. MDaemon’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, Axigen, IceWarp, hMailServer and GFI KerioConnect
The 5 tools MDaemon 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 has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MDaemon lists a macOS app.
- Only SmarterMail lists a Linux app.
- 2.2GPA
Axigen
Free plan
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 MDaemon lists a macOS app.
- Only Axigen lists a Linux app.
- 2.6GPA
IceWarp
Free trial · from $1.50/mo
Business email, chat, files and meetings, cloud or self-hosted.
- Only IceWarp lists iOS and Android apps.
- MDaemon is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- IceWarp also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
- 1.8GPA
hMailServer
Free
Free open-source mail server that runs on Windows.
- hMailServer has a free plan. MDaemon does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MDaemon lists a web app.
- Only MDaemon lists a macOS app.
- 2.2GPA
GFI KerioConnect
Free trial
Self-hosted business mail server with calendar, chat and local AI.
- Only MDaemon lists a web app.
- Only GFI KerioConnect lists a Linux app.
- GFI KerioConnect also covers shared inbox.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 MDaemon free?
No, MDaemon is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free 30-day trial of MDaemon Email Server.
What platforms does MDaemon work on?
MDaemon is available on Windows, macOS and Web.
Does MDaemon have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MDaemon is listed for Windows, macOS and Web.
Does MDaemon have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. MDaemon is listed for Windows, macOS and Web.
Is MDaemon open source?
MDaemon is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Can MDaemon be self-hosted?
Yes. MDaemon's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
What does MDaemon integrate with?
MDaemon's listing names Microsoft Outlook, ActiveSync, MailStore and SecurityGateway.
Who makes MDaemon?
MDaemon is made by MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.
What are the alternatives to MDaemon?
The closest alternatives to MDaemon in our directory are SmarterMail, Axigen, IceWarp, hMailServer and GFI KerioConnect.
How does MDaemon compare with other email apps?
MDaemon's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 122 other email apps we grade, and level with 17.
Could I make my own version of MDaemon?
To replace MDaemon 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 MDaemon’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 MDaemon'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 MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Prices change, so check mdaemon.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- MDaemon, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mdaemon
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what MDaemon’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. MDaemon is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by MDaemon Technologies, Ltd. Prices and plans change: check mdaemon.com before you buy.