GFI MailEssentials vs MailScanner
| GFI MailEssentials | MailScanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Outbound filtering | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | gateway | gateway |
| Microsoft 365 support | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Email Security Gateways. On Samsung Mobile US Press, MailScanner scores higher on our published basis.