EncorevsPostal
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Postal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 16 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +72 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Encore and Postal score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Postal.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+169 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Postal details →