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.
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.
Capability
Value
Evidence
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Docker stack
Official docs describe mailcow as an open-source groupware and email suite with each application in its own container.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Core components
Documentation lists Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd, SOGo, ClamAV, Nginx, Redis, and MariaDB among integrated services.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
mailcow UI
Docs highlight a graphical web interface for domain creation, DKIM, spam settings, and mailbox management.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
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.
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.