MailEnable
Email software
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$349 USD per server
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What is MailEnable
MailEnable is a Windows-based mail server software used to provide SMTP, POP, and IMAP email services for organizations and hosting providers. It supports common email administration tasks such as domain and mailbox management, spam filtering, and webmail access. The product is typically deployed on customer-managed Windows servers where administrators want control over mail routing, storage, and policies. Editions vary by feature set, including options for collaboration-style capabilities and enhanced security controls.
Windows-native mail server
MailEnable is designed specifically for Windows Server environments and integrates with Windows administration patterns. This fits organizations that already standardize on Microsoft server infrastructure and want an on-premises mail platform. It supports core mail protocols (SMTP/POP/IMAP) and common server roles without requiring a separate Linux-based stack. This can reduce operational friction for Windows-focused IT teams.
Hosting-oriented multi-domain support
MailEnable supports managing multiple domains and large numbers of mailboxes from a single server instance, which aligns with shared hosting and MSP use cases. Administrators can segment domains, apply policies, and manage accounts at scale. This is useful for providers that need to offer email as part of a broader hosting package. It also supports standard client compatibility, enabling use with many desktop and mobile mail clients.
Built-in security and filtering
MailEnable includes anti-spam and filtering capabilities that help reduce unwanted mail and enforce basic policy controls. It supports TLS for transport security and provides administrative controls for relay and authentication. These features cover baseline requirements for many small to mid-sized deployments. Organizations can layer additional security tooling as needed around the server.
Requires server administration expertise
MailEnable is self-hosted, so the customer is responsible for patching, backups, monitoring, and incident response. Email deliverability management (DNS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, reputation, and outbound throttling) also remains an operational responsibility. Teams without dedicated mail/server administrators may find the ongoing workload higher than managed email services. Misconfiguration can lead to security or deliverability issues.
Windows-only deployment model
MailEnable runs on Windows Server, which limits deployment options for organizations that prefer Linux-based infrastructure or containerized platforms. This can increase licensing and infrastructure costs for teams not already invested in Windows Server. It may also constrain certain automation and DevOps patterns compared with more platform-agnostic approaches. Organizations with heterogeneous environments may need additional integration work.
Collaboration features vary by edition
Advanced groupware-style capabilities (such as calendaring, contacts, and mobile synchronization) depend on the specific edition and configuration. Organizations seeking a full productivity suite experience may need additional products for document collaboration, chat, and integrated identity workflows. This can increase complexity compared with suite-based offerings. Buyers should validate required features against the chosen MailEnable edition.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | FREE | Freeware edition; no registration required; unlimited domains/mailboxes; basic mail server features. |
| Professional | $349 USD | Perpetual license per server (one-time); includes 12 months Annual Upgrade Protection (AUP) and complimentary Bronze support; unlimited domains/mailboxes. |
| Enterprise | $699 USD | Perpetual license per server (one-time); adds collaboration, clustering, database connectivity, remote administration; includes 12 months AUP. |
| Enterprise Premium | $1,098 USD | Perpetual license per server (one-time); includes all Enterprise features plus MAPI/Outlook integration; includes 12 months AUP. |
Add-ons & recurring/licensed items (from official order/pricing pages):
- Exchange ActiveSync (licensed per mailbox per annum; compatible with Professional+): 20 mailboxes – $199 USD/year; 50 – $345 USD/year; 100 – $649 USD/year; 200 – $998 USD/year; 300 – $1,198 USD/year. (ActiveSync pricing shown as annual.)
- Support packages / tokens: Bronze – Free (included with new license, includes 2 Standard tokens); Silver – $340 USD (includes 5 Standard tokens, 12 months); Gold – $1,200 USD (includes emergency tokens + 11 standard tokens, 12 months). Individual support tokens: Class B (Standard) – $80 USD; Class A (Emergency) – $180 USD; Installation – $140 USD.
- MagicSpam PLUS for MailEnable (yearly): $237 USD (listed on order form).
Notes: All MailEnable server editions are licensed per server. Prices shown on official site include a 12-month Annual Upgrade Protection period for the purchased major version. ActiveSync is licensed annually; upgrade protection renewals and upgrade pricing are shown separately on MailEnable's upgrade page.
Seller details
MailEnable Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
1997
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https://www.mailenable.com/
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