Modoboa
Mail hosting and management platform including a modern and simplified web user interface.
- GitHub stars
- 3,542
- License
- ISC
- Latest release
- 2.11.1
9 October 2026 - Last commit
- 9 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
802 commits
Replaces
Paid products Modoboa can stand in for.
How to self-host Modoboa
Modoboa runs on Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Modoboa free?
Yes. Modoboa is open source under the ISC license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Modoboa?
Yes. Modoboa runs on Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Modoboa replace?
People use Modoboa instead of Gmail.
Is Modoboa still maintained?
The last change to Modoboa's code was on 9 October 2026, with 802 commits in the last 12 months.
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