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BlueMind vs Mailfence
Both stand on business email hosting. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
BlueMind combines email, calendars, contacts, tasks, conferencing, migration tools, and administrative controls across web, desktop, and mobile access. Its IPv4-only server requirement and substantial default memory requirement matter when planning self-hosted deployment.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Mailfence combines encrypted email with storage and connectivity options that differ by plan. Check the tier details for required aliases, domain support, and mail protocol access.
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| BlueMind | Mailfence | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Base: $2.50 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | BlueMind | Mailfence |
| Website | bluemind.net | mailfence.com |
| On business email hosting | #1 of 33 | #2 of 33 |
BlueMind: what it does well
- Native Outlook compatibility without a connector
- Shared mailboxes, delegation, filters, and search
- Calendar sharing and resource calendars
- Video meetings with screen or application sharing
- Free plan allows up to 10 accounts
What to know first
- Server supports IPv4 only
- Default setup requires at least 24 GB RAM
- Installation needs a dedicated server or virtual machine
- Free plan is limited to 10 accounts
Mailfence: what it does well
- End-to-end encryption
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Free plan includes web access
- Entry includes custom domains and mail protocol access
What to know first
- Free plan has 1 GB total storage
- Base has no custom domain
- Base lacks POP, IMAP, SMTP, and EAS access
- Ultra is billed monthly at €29.00
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