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msmtp vs Postfix

A side-by-side look at msmtp and Postfix. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

msmtp

msmtp

Network & Admin

msmtp is a command line SMTP client that can be used to send emails from the Linux command line or scripts. It is lightweight, easy to configure, and supports SMTP authentication, TLS encryption, several mailbox formats and more.

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Postfix

Postfix

Network & Admin

Postfix is a popular open source Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) that routes and delivers email. It is a fast, easy to administer, and secure alternative to Sendmail. Postfix handles basic email routing and delivery well.

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