Our verdict
We have not reviewed Mailu yet
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From the listing
About Mailu
Mailu is a self-hosted email server distributed as Docker images, designed for insular email distribution. It provides a complete mail server solution that can be deployed using Docker, with configuration managed through a web interface.
Best for
Developers and small teams who want a self-hosted, Docker-based email server with web management.
Use cases
- Deploy a self-hosted email server for a small organization or personal domain
- Set up an isolated email system that does not rely on external email providers
- Manage mail server configuration through a web-based admin interface
Notes
7,591 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Simple deployment via Docker images
- Web-based configuration and management
- Active open-source project with a substantial community (7.5k stars)
Cons
- Requires technical expertise to set up and maintain
- Self-hosting email can be complex due to DNS, security, and deliverability issues
- Limited to Python-based ecosystem, which may not suit all environments
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 2024.06.68 (released 8 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 1,030
- GitHub stars
- 7,606
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.5
- Open issues
- 69
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 10
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Stars and usage
How Mailu is growing
7,593 to 7,606
Health and security
Is Mailu looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 10 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.5 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Mailu
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| GmailThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 2024.06.68
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