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Hermes Secure Email Gateway is a Free Open Source Secure Email Gateway and Email Server

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Hermes SEG – Self-hosted, open-source secure email gateway

by stylized8629·Jul 22, 2026·1 point·1 comment

AI Analysis

●●SolidSolve My Problem

One Docker Compose file replaces Proofpoint inbound-link defense for self-hosted teams.

Strengths
  • Single stack combines mail server, Nextcloud, and SSO with one Docker Compose file.
  • Pro edition adds time-of-click link protection typically found in enterprise tools.
  • Deploys as gateway in front of Microsoft 365 or as full standalone mail server.
Weaknesses
  • Enterprise email security is crowded with established players like Mimecast and Proofpoint.
  • Self-hosted email maintenance remains operationally heavy despite simplified deployment.
Category
Target Audience

Sysadmins and IT teams needing self-hosted email security

Similar To

Proofpoint · Mimecast · Mail-in-a-Box

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