- GitHub stars
- 318
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- 6.2.80
14 August 2026 - Last commit
- 14 August 2026
- Runs on
- Perl
Commits per month, last 12 months
63 commits
Replaces
Paid products Sympa can stand in for.
How to self-host Sympa
Sympa runs on Perl. 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 Sympa free?
Yes. Sympa is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Sympa?
Yes. Sympa runs on Perl. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Sympa replace?
People use Sympa instead of Google Groups.
Is Sympa still maintained?
The last change to Sympa's code was on 14 August 2026, with 63 commits in the last 12 months.
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