Stalwart Mail ServervsDeta Surf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stalwart Mail Server | Deta Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 16 in Mail Server | #21 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 15 485 | 3 612 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +682 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only AND LicenseRef-SEL | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Stalwart Mail Server scores 79/100 against 59/100 for Deta Surf, so it is the safer default.
Stalwart Mail Server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Deta Surf.
If you want the quickest setup, Deta Surf is easier to run; Stalwart Mail Server needs more configuration.
Stalwart Mail Server is growing faster right now (+682 stars in 30 days).
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