Zentyal Mail Server

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Zentyal Mail Server: A broad self-hosted mail stack for teams that need integrated directory management. Ranked #15 of 34 in Mail Server Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan · 15-day trial; best for integrated mail for directory-managed teams.

7.7/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 15-day trial
• Best for
  Integrated mail for directory-managed teams
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  $230/yr
• Founded
  2004 · Zaragoza, Spain
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • SMTP, POP3, IMAP, webmail and ActiveSync in one platform
  • Shared calendars, contacts, aliases, quotas and virtual domains
  • Zentyal and Microsoft Active Directory user management

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires Linux self-hosting and administration
  • Commercial support costs extra beyond the free edition
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of basic mail-only deployments

Our verdict on Zentyal Mail Server

Zentyal Mail Server is a self-hosted Linux mail platform for small and mid-sized organizations that want email, collaboration features and directory-managed accounts in one system. It provides SMTP, POP3 and IMAP services alongside SOGo browser-based webmail, ActiveSync mobile synchronization, shared calendars, shared contacts, mailbox quotas, aliases, catch-all accounts and virtual mail domains. User management can run through Zentyal or Microsoft Active Directory, making it a fit for teams that already organize access through a directory rather than managing every mailbox separately.

The platform’s ecosystem is built around established mail and filtering components, including Postfix, Dovecot, SOGo, Fetchmail, Amavis, SpamAssassin, ClamAV and Microsoft Active Directory. That combination covers message transport, mailbox access, webmail, retrieval, antispam and antivirus filtering. The result is broader than a basic SMTP server: administrators can provide browser access, mobile synchronization, shared scheduling and contacts, while also applying per-user quotas and domain-level controls. Its web, Linux and self-hosted deployment model suits organizations that want control over infrastructure and integration choices.

Pricing follows a freemium model. The free Development Edition is community-supported, and a 15-day free trial is available. The Annual Subscription costs $230 per server per year and includes a Commercial Zentyal Server license. The Lifetime License costs $460 one time and includes a Lifetime Zentyal Server license. These options make Zentyal relevant for teams comparing ongoing support with a perpetual license, but the self-hosted Linux model still calls for internal administration. Choose it when directory integration, mobile sync and collaboration features matter; choose a simpler mail service when you only need basic mailbox delivery and access.

Questions about Zentyal Mail Server

Does Zentyal Mail Server have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at $230/yr (Annual Subscription).

How much does Zentyal Mail Server cost? Zentyal Mail Server lists 2 paid plans; the lowest is Annual Subscription at $230/yr.

Is there a free trial of Zentyal Mail Server? Yes: a 15-day free trial; no card is needed.

What does Zentyal Mail Server run on? Web and Linux. It runs in the cloud and self-hosted.

What does Zentyal Mail Server integrate with? 8 integrations, including Postfix, Dovecot, SOGo, Fetchmail and Amavis.

Who is Zentyal Mail Server built for? Small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).

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Zentyal Mail Server integrations

Zentyal Mail Server lists 8 integrations on its own site.

• Postfix
• Dovecot
• SOGo
• Fetchmail
• Amavis
• SpamAssassin
• ClamAV
• Microsoft Active Directory

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