hMailServer

by hMailServer

hMailServer is a free, open-source email server for Windows that supports SMTP, POP3 and IMAP, virtual domains, anti-spam and antivirus scanning.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: hMailServer

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hMailServer is a free, open-source mail server for Windows operating systems created by Martin Knafve. It works as a Windows service and comes with the hMailServer Administrator tool, as well as tools for mail backup and administration. POP3, SMTP and IMAP protocols are supported. The program stores indexes and settings in a database, while the mail itself is stored on hard drives in MIME format. By default it uses its built-in Microsoft SQL Server Compact database, but it can also work with MySQL or MariaDB (for example, a server set up with the MySQL installer), Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.

The mail server supports all major functions, including virtual domains, distribution lists, aliases, server-side rules, routing, MX backup and SSL/TLS encryption. Users can authenticate through both the local user database and the Active Directory database. The program has built-in support for working with several IP addresses simultaneously, anti-spam checks such as SPF and DNS blacklists, SpamAssassin integration, ClamWin/ClamAV antivirus, or any other antivirus scanner with a command line. It is licensed under AGPLv3.

hMailServer offers a comprehensive, free mail server solution with robust features for Windows operating systems.
Windows 7 SP1, 8.x, 10 or 11
Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2022
.NET Framework 3.5 for the built-in SQL CE database

PROS
Open-source with active community support and regular updates.
Includes anti-spam and antivirus integration.
Supports IMAP, POP3, and SMTP protocols.

CONS
Fewer groupware features than commercial mail servers.
Has no built-in webmail; a separate one is needed.
The interface isn't very intuitive or user-friendly.
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