Postalvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Postal | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 16 in Mail Server | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 16 899 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +72 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Postal scores 72/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
Postal is growing faster right now (+72 stars in 30 days).
Postal details →textpod details →
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