All-in-one mail server in Go that handles SMTP sending and receiving, IMAP storage, and DKIM/SPF/DMARC authentication in one daemon.
6.1K+8 this week345GoGPL-3.0Well maintainedUpdated 6 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Dovecot (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Dovecot? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| foxcpp/maddy | ★ 6.1K | GPL-3.0 | 6 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Dovecot?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Dovecot on Repolode are maddy.
- Which Dovecot alternative should I choose?
- maddy has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 7, 2026. How Repolode works