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DArcMail vs Open Archiver Enterprise
Both stand on email archiving software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit DArcMail 
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Open Archiver combines controlled self-hosting with email ingestion, search, and Enterprise compliance features. Check which features are included in a license key and note that ongoing updates and technical support stop if support lapses.
Visit Open Archiver EnterpriseThe facts
| DArcMail | Open Archiver Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Price being re-checked |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | siarchives.si.edu | openarchiver.com |
| On email archiving software | #5 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
DArcMail: what it does well
Open Archiver Enterprise: what it does well
- Connects to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and IMAP.
- Supports bulk PST, EML, and MBOX imports.
- Journaling captures messages per recipient, including BCC.
- Includes full-text search across email and attachments.
- Enterprise license is perpetual.
What to know first
- Enterprise features are entitled individually by license key.
- Updates and support stop if support lapses.
- Enterprise costs €14 per archived mailbox, paid once.
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