No. 4 of 26 ·Email Anti-Spam Software

Cleanmail

Web · Self-hosted

Freedom report

One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Cleanmail is ranked #4 of 26 in email anti-spam software on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. A free trial is offered.

Compared on email anti-spam software

Phishing detection: Yes
Malware scanning: Yes
Quarantine access: user_and_admin
Supported mail platforms: Professional mail servers and any email platform
Deployment type: cloud_gateway

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The record

Purpose: Cleanmail is a cloud based email security relay that filters unwanted and malicious email traffic.
Threat filtering: Alinto says Cleanmail eliminates 99,9% of spam messages and email viruses and protects against scams, phishing, spoofing, malware, and ransomware.
Email continuity: An emergency webmail interface is available if the standard messaging service is unavailable.
Lists: Blocklist and allowlist management is available at domain and individual user levels.
Archiving: A non-modifiable copy of incoming and outgoing email, including attachments, can be archived for up to 10 years, depending on business rules and legal requirements.
Monitoring: Its control panel provides real-time tracking, analytics, log files, and self-care log access using the ELK stack.
Compatibility: Cleanmail is described as compatible with all professional mail servers and requires no changes to existing infrastructure.
Outbound scanning: The outbound scanner filters outgoing mail to help prevent server misuse and domain or IP blocklisting.
Deployment: Alinto lists SaaS, cloud, and on-premises deployment options, including dedicated platforms and customer-selected private or public clouds.
Hosting: Alinto says its private cloud is hosted in the European Union, in France, Switzerland, or another country depending on customer requirements.
Support: Alinto offers L2 and L3 support during office hours, with response and resolution times depending on the subscribed SLA; help desk experts can be reached by email or phone.
Audience: The product page presents Cleanmail for companies, public organisations, health organisations, and managed service providers.
Company history: Alinto says it was founded in 2000 and acquired the Swiss email security specialist Cleanmail in 2016.
Emergency access: An emergency webmail interface is available if the standard messaging service is unavailable.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Email Anti-Spam Software in 2026#4 of 26

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Sources

alinto.com/email-security-relay-cleanmail/· checked 3 Oct 2026
alinto.com/about-us-alinto-email-service-provider/· checked 3 Oct 2026