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Mailcow

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Assistant · Vendor site 2026-10-04

mailcow: dockerized is an open-source, Docker-based groupware and email suite that combines Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, SOGo webmail, ClamAV, and a graphical mailcow UI for administering domains, mailboxes, TLS policies, and anti-abuse settings.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Core mailcow: dockerized stack is open source; optional Stay Awesome License and sponsorship are separate from base software access.
API access
Not confirmed

Is Mailcow right for you?

A good fit for

Administrators who prefer a containerized all-in-one mail and groupware stack with a web UI instead of assembling Postfix and Dovecot manually.

Before you choose

You provide Docker hosts, volumes, and DNS; misconfigured volumes or missing backups can lose mail data as warned in official docs.

Dockerized mail suite

mailcow bundles antispam, antivirus, webmail, and administration tools so operators can run a production mail platform on Docker with ACME-managed certificates.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Docker stackOfficial docs describe mailcow as an open-source groupware and email suite with each application in its own container.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Core componentsDocumentation lists Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, SOGo, ClamAV, Nginx, Redis, and MariaDB among integrated services.Facts sourced2026-10-04
mailcow UIDocs highlight a graphical web interface for domain creation, DKIM, spam settings, and mailbox management.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Mailcow pricing & plans

Free

Free

Core mailcow: dockerized stack is open source; optional Stay Awesome License and sponsorship are separate from base software access.

Access
Core mailcow: dockerized stack is open source; optional Stay Awesome License and sponsorship are separate from base software access.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Mailcow used for?

mailcow: dockerized is an open-source, Docker-based groupware and email suite that combines Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, SOGo webmail, ClamAV, and a graphical mailcow UI for administering domains, mailboxes, TLS policies, and anti-abuse settings.

Does Mailcow have a free plan?

Core mailcow: dockerized stack is open source; optional Stay Awesome License and sponsorship are separate from base software access.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Mailcow cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Mailcow through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You provide Docker hosts, volumes, and DNS; misconfigured volumes or missing backups can lose mail data as warned in official docs.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.