Question 1

Modoboa is free and has calendar — why CeyMail?

Accepted Answer

Modoboa is a solid choice with Radicale calendar integration. CeyMail differentiates with AI spam screening (99.2%), AI log analysis, outbound email screening, and commercial support with SLAs. If email security and guaranteed support matter more than built-in calendaring, CeyMail is the better fit.

Question 2

Can I migrate from Modoboa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both use standard Postfix/Dovecot, so imapsync transfers mailboxes directly. Update DNS records and you’re running on CeyMail.

Question 3

How does the admin interface compare?

Accepted Answer

Both have web-based admin panels. Modoboa’s is Python-based with a clean design. CeyMail’s dashboard is built with modern web technologies and includes features like DKIM key management, mail queue monitoring, and AI-powered log analysis in a unified interface.

Question 4

Which handles more users better?

Accepted Answer

Both scale well for typical self-hosted deployments. CeyMail uses MariaDB for user data (vs. Modoboa’s PostgreSQL/MySQL option), and both support standard Dovecot for mail storage. CeyMail’s Enterprise tier supports up to 1,000 mailboxes with unlimited admins.

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