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Rspamd vs SPAMfighter
Both stand on email anti-spam software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Rspamd offers a self-hosted email filtering engine with multiple authentication checks, malware integrations, and custom rule options. Consider its mailbox-based pricing and release support policy when evaluating it for a mail environment.
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SPAMfighter lists multiple protections and support for several mail programs, with a separate Mail Gateway option for SMTP and mail-server platforms.
Visit SPAMfighterThe facts
| Rspamd | SPAMfighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Scale: £100 a month | SPAMfighter Pro: $29 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rspamd.com | spamfighter.com |
| On email anti-spam software | #2 of 28 | #6 of 28 |
Rspamd: what it does well
- Checks SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and ARC.
- Supports custom rules through Lua, maps, and selectors.
- Can run on-premises without a required vendor cloud.
- Open-source engine is licensed under Apache 2.0.
- Works with Postfix, Exim, and Sendmail.
What to know first
- Scale starts at £100 + VAT/month.
- Pricing is based on protected mailbox count.
- Old releases are not supported.
- Previous stable branch support ends when a new major release becomes stable.
SPAMfighter: what it does well
- Detects phishing and scans for malware.
- Scans email attachments.
- Supports several listed mail clients.
- Pro allows unlimited blacklist/whitelist entries.
- Free plan and 10-day trial are listed.
What to know first
- Windows platform only.
- Standard is limited to 5 whitelist/blacklist people.
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