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Email Servers · Reviewed 27 Oct 2026

MDaemon Email Server

Windows email server with groupware, security, and flexible deployment.

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MDaemon Email Server at a glance
44.1KEstimated total trafficModeled monthly visits757Ranking keywordsPublic search sample91/100Technical health15 pages checked0Referring domainsLive backlink summary

Overview

01

Summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

MDaemon Email Server is a Windows-based email server with groupware functions, positioned as an affordable alternative to Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 S29. IT professionals and businesses use it to manage email, calendars, and contacts with built-in security features like spam filtering and encryption S29. Its practical value lies in flexible deployment—on-premises or hosted—and a lower-cost subscription model S29 S18.

02

Product identity and positioning

Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.

  • Identity: MDaemon Email Server, a Windows email server application with groupware functions S80.
  • Core purpose: Provides secure, reliable email and collaboration as an alternative to Microsoft Exchange S29.
  • Intended users: IT professionals and businesses seeking affordable email solutions S29.
  • Product scope: A single email server product with optional add-ons like antivirus and Outlook connector S29.
  • Positioning: Trusted by businesses in over 140 countries for secure, reliable, affordable email S29.
  • Claimed distinction: Feature-rich alternative to Microsoft Exchange without sacrificing capabilities S29.
03

Use cases and audiences

Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.

AudiencePractical use case
IT professionalsDeploy a self-hosted email server with full control over infrastructure S29.
Managed service providers (MSPs)Offer hosted email services to clients using MDaemon's cloud delivery S29.
BusinessesMigrate from Microsoft Exchange using the integrated MDMigrator tool S29.
Organizations with mobile workforcesManage employee smartphones and tablets via mobile device management S29.

Features

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Features and capabilities

Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.

CapabilityWhat it does
Email and groupwareProvides email, calendars, contacts, and instant messaging for organizations S29.
Webmail clientIncludes a browser-based email client with calendar and contact integration S29.
Mobile device managementManages smartphones and tablets running Android, iOS, and Windows S29.
Email archivingSafeguards emails and instant messages with flexible archiving S29.
Security featuresOffers spam/malware prevention, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and PGP encryption S29.
Migration toolsIncludes MDMigrator for mailbox migration from Microsoft Exchange S29.
Deployment flexibilitySupports on-premises or hosted deployment options S29.
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Integrations and ecosystem

Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.

Integration or interfaceTypeWhat it enables
Microsoft OutlookIntegrationAllows use of Outlook as an email client via the MDaemon Connector for Outlook S29.
ActiveSyncIntegrationSupports mobile device synchronization for email, contacts, and calendar S29.
eM ClientIntegrationProvides a desktop and mobile email client alternative to Outlook S29.
MDMigratorToolMigrates mailboxes from Microsoft Exchange to MDaemon S29.
ClamAVIntegrationProvides antivirus engine for MDaemon AntiVirus and SecurityGateway S27.

Pricing

11

Pricing and plans

Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.

Plan or offerVerified price and billingIncludedLimits
Hosted MDaemon$5.00 per user per month, monthly billing S18Email hosting with webmail S1825 GB mailboxes; Outlook and ActiveSync support add $2 per mailbox S18
MDaemon Email Server (on-premises)Contact sales S18Email server software S18ActiveSync, Outlook connector, and AntiVirus are separately licensed S18
Renewal discountsNon-expired licenses: 50% off new license price after Jan 6, 2025; expired: 20% off S18Software License Renewal Coverage S18Discounts vary by product and license status S18

Competition

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Competitive landscape

Domains competing for the same organic search demand.

Sampled competitors

CompetitorFirst-page appearancesSampled queriesAverage positionQueries observed
billionverify.com111mail daemon
cyberwhite.co.uk111emails from
reddit.com112mail daemon
cleantalk.org112emails from
facebook.com113mail daemon
superuser.com113emails from
support.allstream.com114mail daemon
support.microsoft.com114emails from
pcmag.com115mail daemon
medium.com115emails from

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

Independent review sources discovered

PlatformStatusDiscovered source
Googlediscovered_not_scrapedhttps://translate.google.com/
13

AI visibility

Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.

AI-assistant referral traffic

  • Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 1.4%
MonthSource
—All AI assistants

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.

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Marketing opportunities

Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.

OpportunityRecommended actionEvidence
Competitor gapReview the sampled queries where billionverify.com appears.1 first-page appearances across mail daemon

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

  • pricing: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • integrations: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • customers: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • reviews: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • identity: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.

Trust and proof

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Customers, proof, and reviews

Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.

Independent reviews

PlatformPageHow it was foundNote
CapterraMDaemon Email Server Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026Grounded web searchBased on 29 reviews 4.7 Show more details ... Keith VP of Consulting Services in US Verified LinkedIn User Telecommunications, 2–10 Employees Used the Software for: 2+ years Share ### "In-House Hosting Is Still Valuable" 31 August 2021 5.0 Show more details Pros: MDaemon allows for economical, reliable, and customized
GrokipediaMDaemon — GrokipediaGrounded web searchMDaemon has seen significant adoption among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide, serving as a reliable on-premise email solution for organizations with 10 to 500 users, particularly in sectors like IT services, telecommunications, government, healthcare, and retail. 53 It is utilized by businesses in over 140 countries, with many deployments spanning over a decade, reflecting strong long-term retention among users who value its stability as an alternative to more expensive syste
G2Compare Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform and Security GatewayGrounded web searchCloudflare SSE & SASE Platform(92)4.6 out of 5Cloudflare SSE & SASE Platform By Cloudflare, Inc. Security Gateway(35)4.6 out of 5Security Gateway By MDaemon Technologies ... Most Helpful Favorable Review GS Ghulam S. Verified User in Mechanical or
mdaemon.comMDaemon Technologies, Ltd.Grounded web searchMDaemon Technologies, Ltd. - - Need Help? - US: 1.866.601.2586 - International : +1.817.601.3222 ⦿ Trusted by IT Professionals Worldwide ⦿ Trusted by IT professionals in 140+ countries ... . Trusted alternative to Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft
capterra.co.zaSecurity Gateway by MDaemon Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026Grounded web searchOn the surface all the stuff you would expect is here, all the typical mail filtering technology just works. But the real power is when you start writing your own SIEVE rules to do ... for certain conditions? You can! Want to do simple content filtering
capterra.co.ukMDaemon Email Server vs Thunderbird Comparison - Capterra UK 2026Grounded web searchOverall 4.7 (29) Reviews - Ease of Use 4.7 (29) Reviews - Features & Functionality 4.6 (29) Reviews - Customer Service 4.7 (29) Reviews - Value for Money 4.7 (29) Reviews Overall 4.4 (160) Reviews - Ease of Use 4.4 (
capterra.com.sgMDaemon Email Server vs Yahoo Mail Comparison - Capterra Singapore 2026Grounded web searchOverall 4.7 (29) Reviews - Ease of Use 4.7 (29) Reviews - Features & Functionality 4.6 (29) Reviews - Customer Service 4.7 (29) Reviews - Value for Money 4.7 (29) Reviews ... 4.2 (862) Reviews - Ease of Use 4.4 (862) Reviews -
info.mdaemon.comMarketing ResourcesGrounded web searchGreat third-party certifications, review links, widgets, badges, and other assets for use in campaigns or website graphics to reinforce product credibility and awareness. Product Review Sites - G2 MDaemon Product Reviews - G2 SecurityGateway Reviews
capterra.caCisco Secure Email vs Security Gateway by MDaemon Comparison - Capterra Canada 2026Grounded web searchOverall 4.6 (25) Reviews - Ease of Use 4.3 (25) Reviews - Features & Functionality 4.5 (25) Reviews - Customer Service 4.5 (25) Reviews - Value for Money 4.4 (25) Reviews Overall 4.9 (15) Reviews

Customer proof

No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.

Independent mentions

  • Email and Email Security Software That Keeps You In Control — MDaemon Technologies, based in Dallas, TX, has been developing ... years. Trusted by customers in over 140 countries, our products were built with the input of IT professionals who want simple, hassle-free email that doesn’t require much time to manage.

External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.

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Company, security, and trust

Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.

SignalFindingSource
Company and ownership_Re-integration of Outbreak Protection (Recurrent Pattern Detection). Cyren's proprietary Outbreak Protection service was previously removed as a result of Cyren's insolvency and exit from the industry. That technology hsource
Contact and supportI agree to terms and want priority phone and email support.source
Legal and privacyNot published on the collected pages.—
Security and complianceSpam and malware prevention, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), Hijacked Account Detection, and PGP Encryption.\*source
Uptime and status pageI will wait 3 to 5 business days for email support responses. Phone support is available at $90 (USD) per incident.source
Domain registered1996-12-29—
Domain expires2026-12-28—

Not found on the collected pages: legal and privacy. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.

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Documentation and product updates

Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.

Resource or updateTypeWhat is availableDate or freshness
Contact and supportSupportPublic contact and support channel. (source)Not dated
Compare features by versions on MDaemon Email Server – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.Release notesDo you want to compare the features found in each version of the MDaemon MDaemon Email Server. This list provides an overview of just some of the features by version that end users and IT administrators will find helpful. A more comprehensive list of all new features and enhancements can be viewed in the release notes. (source)Not dated
Welcome to the MDaemon Technologies Product Release Notes page. – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.Release notesFind current versions of Product Release Notes for MDaemon email server, MDaemon Antivirus, MDaemon Connector, and SecurityGateway for email servers. . (source)Not dated

Not found in the collected public sources: public roadmap, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.

Technical

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Technical and delivery signals

Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.

SignalFindingSource
Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension)Supports on-premises deployment and hosted cloud delivery S29.S29
Platforms and appsRuns on Microsoft Windows; includes a browser-based webmail client S80 S29.S80 S29
API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins)Not published on the collected pages.—
Data ownership and exportOffers complete data control and privacy for on-premises deployment S29.S29
Performance and reliability claimsNot published on the collected pages.—
Release activityCritical updates are released for security fixes; examples include MD090126 and MD041525 S27.S27
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Measured infrastructure

Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.

SignalFinding
Domain registered1996-12-29 — Network Solutions, LLC
Domain expires2026-12-28
TLS certificateLet's Encrypt, valid, expires 2027-01-08
Security headersHSTS, CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options
Headers not servedReferrer-Policy
Server headercloudflare
Mail handled bysg.mdaemon.com, smtp1.mdaemon.com
Nameserversdns2.altn.com, dns1.altn.com

Not measurable: wayback: rate limited by archive.org, ladder stopped after 1 probe(s); rdap: exceeded the overall budget; wayback: exceeded the overall budget; tls: exceeded the overall budget; dns: exceeded the overall budget; headers: exceeded the overall budget. A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.

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Technical site audit

A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

  • Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
  • Technical health: 91/100
  • Critical issues: 0
  • Warnings: 23
  • Notices: 10

Issues

SeverityIssueValueAffected URL
warningMissing meta description—https://mdaemon.com/
warningPage should have one primary H113https://mdaemon.com/
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed195https://mdaemon.com/pages/support-request-form
warningPage should have one primary H12https://mdaemon.com/pages/support-request-form
warningMissing meta description—https://mdaemon.com/cart
warningPage should have one primary H10https://mdaemon.com/cart
warningMissing meta description—https://mdaemon.com/account/login
warningPage should have one primary H10https://mdaemon.com/account/login
noticeImages are missing alt text1https://mdaemon.com/account/login
warningMissing meta description—https://mdaemon.com/account/register
warningPage should have one primary H10https://mdaemon.com/account/register
noticeImages are missing alt text1https://mdaemon.com/account/register
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed320https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mdaemon-mail-server-free-trial
warningPage should have one primary H13https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mdaemon-mail-server-free-trial
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed320https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-security-gateway-free-trial
warningPage should have one primary H12https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-security-gateway-free-trial
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed319https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mailstore-free-trial
warningPage should have one primary H12https://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mailstore-free-trial
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed319https://mdaemon.com/pages/supported-products
warningPage should have one primary H19https://mdaemon.com/pages/supported-products
warningTitle length should be reviewed85https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-or-security-gateway-demo
warningTitle length should be reviewed119https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-server
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed373https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-server
warningPage should have one primary H120https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-server
noticeImages are missing alt text1https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-server
warningTitle length should be reviewed74https://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway
warningPage should have one primary H120https://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway
warningPage should have one primary H14https://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-archiving
warningTitle length should be reviewed92https://mdaemon.com/pages/mailstore-archive-server
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed247https://mdaemon.com/pages/mailstore-archive-server
warningPage should have one primary H14https://mdaemon.com/pages/mailstore-archive-server
warningTitle length should be reviewed66https://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway-email-archiving
warningPage should have one primary H15https://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway-email-archiving

Crawled pages

StatusTitleH1sWordsResponseURL
200MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.13745279 mshttps://mdaemon.com/
200Request Support – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.2788186 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/support-request-form
200Your Shopping Cart – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.0158226 mshttps://mdaemon.com/cart
200Account – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.0326328 mshttps://mdaemon.com/account/login
200Create Account – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.0240316 mshttps://mdaemon.com/account/register
200Downloads-MDaemon – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.3384166 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mdaemon-mail-server-free-trial
200Downloads-Security-Gateway – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.2278220 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-security-gateway-free-trial
200Downloads-MailStore – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.2320172 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/downloads-mailstore-free-trial
200Supported Products – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.9413193 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/supported-products
200MDaemon Technologies Security Gateway Virtual Demo – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.1283240 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-or-security-gateway-demo
200MDaemon Email Server is a trusted Microsoft Exchange alternative. Free 30-day trial. – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.201081233 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-server
200SecurityGateway Email Security Software – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.20768176 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway
200MDaemon Email Archiving – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.4344245 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/mdaemon-email-archiving
200MailStore Email Archive Server for SMB. Free 30-Day Trial – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.4509183 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/mailstore-archive-server
200SecurityGateway Email Archiving – MDaemon Technologies, Ltd.5390207 mshttps://mdaemon.com/pages/security-gateway-email-archiving

This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.

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Search Console and Analytics

First-party search and behavioral data connection state.

Modeled acquisition channels

ChannelEstimated share
direct43.2%
search33.1%
search organic31.8%
search paid1.3%
social5.7%
social organic5.1%
social paid0.5%
referrals10.6%
paid referrals2.4%
mail2.4%
gen ai1.4%
affiliate1.3%
other0.0%

First-party connections

IntegrationStatusData available after connection
Google Search ConsoleNot connectedClicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices
Google AnalyticsNot connectedOrganic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices

No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.

Limits and method

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Limitations and open questions

Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.

The collected pages do not mention specific competitors beyond Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 S29. Evidence gaps include lack of detailed API documentation, customer case studies, and independent review ratings. Open questions remain about the full feature set and performance benchmarks, as these are not detailed in the collected sources.

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Sources, method, and limitations

Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.

This report is based on 14 of 15 collected pages from mdaemon.com, including product pages, pricing, release notes, and critical updates. Evidence was gathered via static and browser rendering rendering; external proof search was used but not verified. Limitations include missing pages and reliance on vendor-provided information.

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