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Description

The Courier mail transfer agent (MTA) serves as a comprehensive mail and groupware server that utilizes widely recognized protocols, including ESMTP, IMAP, POP3, LDAP, SSL, and HTTP. Within a unified framework, Courier delivers a range of services, such as ESMTP, IMAP, POP3, webmail, and mailing list functionalities, allowing users to easily enable or disable specific components as needed. Recently, the Courier mail server has introduced fundamental web-based calendaring and scheduling features within its webmail module, with plans for more sophisticated groupware calendaring capabilities to come shortly. Notably, the source code for the Courier mail server is designed to compile on most POSIX-compliant operating systems that utilize Linux or BSD-derived kernels, and it can also be successfully compiled on Solaris and AIX systems, provided users utilize the appropriate freeware add-on tools from Sun or IBM. The development of the Courier mail server is rooted in a combination of several interrelated projects that converged into its current form, and it also incorporates SMTP extensions specifically aimed at enhancing mailing list management functionality. In this way, Courier not only serves as a versatile mail server but also as a collaborative tool for users seeking effective communication solutions.

Description

Exim serves as a mail transfer agent (MTA) for Unix-like operating systems. Initially developed by Philip Hazel in 1995 for the University of Cambridge Computing Service's email systems, Exim is released under the GPL, allowing users to freely download, utilize, and modify it. While it shares some similarities with Smail 3, Exim has evolved to offer greater user-friendliness and flexibility. Both Exim and Smail 3 operate on the Sendmail design model, where a single main binary manages all MTA functionalities. Although this monolithic architecture is sometimes viewed as less secure and slower, Exim boasts a superior security record compared to Sendmail and matches the performance of Qmail and Postfix, particularly in advanced functions like queue management, address routing, and testing. Notably, Exim lacks a built-in Graphical User Interface (GUI) for configuration, although some Linux distributions may provide one, enhancing its accessibility for users who prefer a visual approach. As a result, Exim remains a versatile choice for those looking to manage email systems effectively.

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Integrations

360 Monitoring
Aid4Mail
Debian
Freehostia
Hestia Control Panel
LDAP
MailRoute
Netdata
Rspamd
SpamAssassin

Integrations

360 Monitoring
Aid4Mail
Debian
Freehostia
Hestia Control Panel
LDAP
MailRoute
Netdata
Rspamd
SpamAssassin

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Double Precision, Inc.

Founded

1995

Country

France

Website

www.courier-mta.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Exim

Founded

1995

Country

United States

Website

www.exim.org

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