SpamAssassin Alternatives

SpamAssassin is described as 'Use this program to "Unspam" your mailbox(es). The program can be integrated with the mail server to automatically filter all mail for a site. It can also be run by individual users on their own mailbox and integrates with several mail programs' and is a Anti-Spam tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SpamAssassin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best SpamAssassin alternative is Rspamd, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SpamAssassin are Mailwasher, Proxmox Mail Gateway, MailScanner and AntispamSniper for The Bat!.

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SpamAssassin alternatives are mainly Anti-Spam Tools but may also be Anti-Virus Apps or Anti-Malware Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SpamAssassin.
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Use this program to "Unspam" your mailbox(es). The program can be integrated with the mail server to automatically filter all mail for a site. It can also be run by individual users on their own mailbox and...

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SpamAssassin alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2025
  1. EuropeanMX icon
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    EuropeanMX blocks incoming spam and virus emails before they are reaching your network. With our outgoing filter you can secure your server's reputation. And last but not least we are offering encrypted cloud storage to archive all your emails.

    19 EuropeanMX alternatives
    Administrate different packages and domains in one account.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    EuropeanMX Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    EuropeanMX iconSpamAssassin Icon

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    • EuropeanMX is the most popular SaaS alternative to SpamAssassin.

    • EuropeanMX is Paid and ProprietarySpamAssassin is Free and Open Source
  2. Oikik Antispam icon
     1 like

    The oikik hosted antispam system is divided into multiple filtering layer that a message passes through prior to being delivered to your inbox. If a message successfully passes through every stage of filters, it gets placed into a delivery queue, and is sent along to your mail...

    10 Oikik Antispam alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Oikik Antispam iconSpamAssassin Icon

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  3. Altospam icon
     1 like

    ALTOSPAM is an integrated SaaS software protecting your email from spams, viruses, scams and phishing. It allows companies owning at least one domain name to secure its email servers. ALTOSPAM combines 16 anti-spams technologies, 6 anti-viruses as well as other security services...

    30 Altospam alternatives
    Website

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Altospam Features

    1.  Zero-Day Protection
    2.  Real-time protection
    3.  Phishing
    4.  Ransomware Protection
    5.  Heuristic Detection
    Altospam iconSpamAssassin Icon

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  4.  Like this app

    This program helps you block spam and worms before they reach your mailbox.

    8 xTerminator alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. MailRoute icon
     2 likes

    MailRoute provides a hosted service for mail protection from virus and spam.

    MailRoute is a secure, hosted cloud email filtering service that you can have up and running in minutes. There's no hardware or software to install - just sign up, change your mx record, and you&#39.

    9 MailRoute alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Online

    MailRoute Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  Disaster Recovery
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  6. SmartInbox icon
     Like this app

    I’m personally getting a lot of Junk emails, one of the reasons is having a few LLC companies. A lot of other companies are trying to fix some issues (that don’t exist) or offer some services (that I don’t need).

    21 SmartInbox alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple Mail

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spam Filter
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Apple Mail plugin
    6.  AI-Powered
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  7. Mailborder icon
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    A Linux based email gateway that filters email for viruses, spam, malware, phishing, and other threats. Works with any email server and any email provider such as Office 365.

    12 Mailborder alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Malware Analysis
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No Logs
    4.  Spam Filter
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Email Archiving
    10.  High Availability
    11.  Linux-based
    12.  Based on Ubuntu
    Mailborder iconSpamAssassin Icon

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  8.  Like this app

    Postgrey is a Postfix policy server implementing greylisting developed by David Schweikert.

    9 Postgrey alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Postgrey Features

    1.  Spam Filter
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  9. BitNinja Server Security icon
     44 likes

    BitNinja provides 3E Linux server protection for large hosting providers and small businesses equally. The three E stands for: effective, effortless, and enjoyable.

    20 BitNinja Server Security alternatives
    BitNinja Server Security screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    BitNinja Server Security Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  DoS protection
    5.  VPS
    6.  SQL Injection Protection
    7.  Greylist
    8.  Server Monitoring
    BitNinja Server Security iconSpamAssassin Icon

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    Comments about BitNinja Server Security as an Alternative to SpamAssassin
     
    samwebb

    It is a system security tool, not a spam killing tool

    Negative commentMay 24, 2018
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    • This alternative is disputed. BitNinja Server Security is a legitimate SpamAssassin alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • BitNinja Server Security is Paid and ProprietarySpamAssassin is Free and Open Source
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