Gmail / Google Workspace vs Mailu
Thinking of swapping Gmail / Google Workspace for the open-source Mailu? Here’s the honest trade-off.
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What you give up vs Gmail / Google Workspace
- No calendar/contacts groupware bundled by default
- Requires correct DNS, PTR, and IP reputation to deliver reliably
- Focused on mailboxes, not newsletters or marketing campaigns
- Upgrades occasionally require manual migration steps
What you gain
- • Full data ownership — self-host Mailu on your own infrastructure.
- • No per-seat SaaS bill (Gmail / Google Workspace: per-mailbox fees and data privacy).
- • Open-source code you can audit and extend (MIT).