Side by side
Dovecot vs Exim
Both stand on email server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit Dovecot Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Visit Exim The facts
| Dovecot | Exim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dovecot.org | exim.org |
| On email server software | #7 of 33 | #3 of 33 |