Forward EmailvsMailcoach
Two self-hosted Mailchimp alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Forward Email | Mailcoach | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 106 in Email | #49 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 1 694 | 409 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 88 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.18.11 · 22 Oct 2026 | 10.0.0 · 9 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | — |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Forward Email scores 62/100 against 52/100 for Mailcoach, so it is the safer default.
Forward Email ships more often: 88 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Mailcoach.
Forward Email is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
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