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Neo vs Modoboa

Neo wins on privacy, Neo wins on price and Neo wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.

Should you pick Neo or Modoboa?

  • Modoboa is the better pick if you want a free plan to start on and open-source apps.
FeatureNeoModoboa
Overall2.5Not rated
Privacy0.5Not rated
Price4.5Not rated
Features5.0Not rated
Cheapest planStarter
$2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly
Open source
Free
Free planNoYes, open source
Storage15 GBNot confirmed
Your own domain✓ Yes✓ Yes
End-to-end encryptionNoNo
Company based in United States France
Your data is kept inNot confirmedYour own server
FoundedUnknownUnknown
Free trial15 days freeFree to download
Funded by advertisingNoNo
Works in any mail app✓ IMAP and SMTP✓ IMAP and SMTP
Calendar and contacts✓ Yes✓ Yes
AliasesYesYes
Open-source appsNo✓ Yes
Sign up without IDNoNo
White labelUnknownUnknown
Reader offerNoneNone
Last checked22 October 202625 October 2026

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How Neo and Modoboa differ

  • Neo's cheapest plan is Starter ($2.49 a mailbox a month, yearly); Modoboa's is Open source (Free).
  • Neo has no free plan; Modoboa has a free plan (open source).
  • Space: Neo gives 15 GB of storage, Modoboa storage not confirmed.
  • Data location: Not confirmed for Neo, Your own server for Modoboa.
  • The companies sit under different laws: Neo in United States, Modoboa in France.

Neo and Modoboa: your questions

Can I use my own domain with Neo or Modoboa?

Yes, both do. Neo: Yes. Modoboa: Yes.

Where is my email stored with Neo and Modoboa?

Neo keeps it in Not confirmed. Modoboa keeps it in Your own server.

Prices and the latest news

Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.

The latest headlines: Neo news · Modoboa news.

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