mlmmj

A simple mailing list manager: mailing list management made joyful

About mlmmj

mlmmj is a free, open-source mailing list manager written in C. It recreates the beloved feature set of ezmlm, including subscription confirmation, bounce handling, archives, moderation and digests, while working with a wide range of mail transfer agents. It is deliberately small and dependable, storing list state in plain directories. mlmmj suits mailing list operators, communities and small organizations that want classic, reliable list hosting on their own mail servers without heavyweight web platforms.

mlmmj website preview

Live preview of mlmmj.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

mlmmj: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers mailing list, email, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

mlmmj pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	mlmmj.org

mlmmj key facts

Category: Communication & Collaboration
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: mailing list, email, self hosted
Official site: mlmmj.org

mlmmj FAQ

How much does mlmmj cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (mlmmj.org).

What is mlmmj used for?

A simple mailing list manager: mailing list management made joyful Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: mailing list, email, self hosted.

Where can I try mlmmj?

On its official site, mlmmj.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

mlmmj vs alternatives

	mlmmj	docker-mailserver	Dovecot	EmailRelay
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	mailing list, email, self hosted	mail server, docker, email, self hosted	email, imap, mail server, self hosted, open source	email, smtp, mail server, self hosted
Official site	mlmmj.org	docker-mailserver.github.io	dovecot.org	emailrelay.sourceforge.net
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Communication & Collaboration category

Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside mlmmj, it includes Schleuder, Roundcube, InspIRCd, RobustIRC.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationmailing-listemailself-hosted

Alternatives to mlmmj

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More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Schleuder — A GPG-enabled mailing list manager for encrypted group communication; Roundcube — Free and open-source webmail software with an application-like interface; InspIRCd — Modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++.