Reviews of AXIGEN Mail Server
PC Pro - Axigen Mail Server 6
"Verdict: A capable and scalable mail server that's easy to set up and use.
Axigen's mail server provides all the features you could expect and would function equally well as an internal mail server or as a public server. Its webmail facility with its improved collaborative features could be a very effective alternative to Microsoft's Outlook, which makes it even more attractive."
Date: 2008-03
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Linux+ - Axigen Mail Server 4.0.2
"Axigen Mail Server is a very nice, simple, easy to use solution, without having to spend too much money. It is simple to administer, the webmail interface is very nice indeed. [...] The documentation is good, clear and concise. The quick install guide does exactly what it says it does. [...] I feel Axigen is definitely worthy of a look."
Date: 2008-01
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TEC Channel - Exchange Replacement for Linux
"Axigen Mail Server 4.0 is a solid messaging solution, with a fast and easy installation. No extensive command line knowledge is necessary, since the system administrator can manage almost everything through the WebAdmin interface. The user manual is professional, comprehensive and well-illustrated."
Date: 2007-11
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ServerWatch - Axigen, A Fresh Approach for Mail Server Admins
"Axigen Mail Server delivers a comprehensive, turnkey mail server in a DIY world. With one software install, Axigen promises to provide a fully integrated, centrally managed server with support for core mail services plus groupware and collaborative services like calendaring, tasks and Outlook support."
Date: 2007-07
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PC Pro - AXIGEN Mail Server Review
"[Axigen's ] management interface, which uses a web browser, can operate both locally and remotely. Although simple to use, it provides access to all aspects of the software's operation and allows the administrator to fine-tune the configuration to suit individual requirements. Customisable performance graphs are available for most aspects of the system's operation, and the system has extensive logging options that can be configured as required.
Axigen's software is a comprehensive and scalable product that's well worth consideration by any organisation looking to operate its own mail server."
Date: 2007-06
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Linux Magazine - Easy configuration mail server
"If you ask us which of the test candidates was our favourite, we would have to go for the AXIGEN Mail Server. [...] If you are looking for a good mail server with excellent WebMail support, you will be very happy with the AXIGEN Server."
Date: 2006-08
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ServerWatch - Axigen Mail Server, A breath of Fresh Air
"Often, Linux and other Unix-like operating systems are touted for the wide range of freely distributable, open source software available, particularly servers. AXIGEN Mail Server delivers a twist on the usual Unix server scenario. The commercial mail server promises turnkey advantages over open source solutions."
Date: 2006-08
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Customer Testimonials
Mike Towery - KnightWorks Consulting Inc, USA
"Before Axigen, KnightWorks Hosting used several different open source email solutions. When issues arose, we would spend valuable time searching for answers on the Internet.
Many of our corporate clients were used to expensive Microsoft Exchange Server systems, and we are now able to fulfill their needs. Axigen offers similar capabilities at lower overall pricing, and this combined with the stability of Linux and clustering allows us to provide highly available email systems that business today requires.
The support we get from Axigen is the best we have experienced in the software business."
Many of our corporate clients were used to expensive Microsoft Exchange Server systems, and we are now able to fulfill their needs. Axigen offers similar capabilities at lower overall pricing, and this combined with the stability of Linux and clustering allows us to provide highly available email systems that business today requires.
The support we get from Axigen is the best we have experienced in the software business."
James Gill - RT Logic, USA
"Axigen has an extremely flexible configuration system. So far, the system has been able to accomplish every task we have handed it. The product appears to be evolving at an amazing pace. I can’t wait to see what future versions contain.
We have been very impressed with the level of detail provided in the filtering and auto-responder features. In numerous cases we’ve found the environment gives you the power of a detailed script without having to do any of the scripting yourself.
The smooth transition from our old email system was a pleasant surprise as well. The fact that their product seamlessly 'dropped' into our current Linux based infrastructure so smoothly was a real plus. Overall, we are very pleased with Axigen and feel that their tech support has been extremely responsive to our needs and questions.
We would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants an enterprise class mail system, but does not want the hassle, price tag or Windows server environment required by Exchange."
We have been very impressed with the level of detail provided in the filtering and auto-responder features. In numerous cases we’ve found the environment gives you the power of a detailed script without having to do any of the scripting yourself.
The smooth transition from our old email system was a pleasant surprise as well. The fact that their product seamlessly 'dropped' into our current Linux based infrastructure so smoothly was a real plus. Overall, we are very pleased with Axigen and feel that their tech support has been extremely responsive to our needs and questions.
We would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants an enterprise class mail system, but does not want the hassle, price tag or Windows server environment required by Exchange."
Paul Andrik, Netherlands
"AXIGEN is a secure and powerful mail server. It has got the security and stability of a UNIX system and the ease of administration of Windows.
Axigen supports several antivirus applications which prevent the risk of contagious emails. Moreover, establishing spam filters is a very simple operation. Axigen uses the DomainKeys technology, first introduced by Yahoo, by which e-mails are signed with a digital key that helps indicate that the server and mail are from your domain and not from another (SPAM) mail server. In addition, the support for SPF (IP validation) and DNR make this mail server complete.
When using Sendmail in combination with an IMAP-server (Dovecot, for example) the risk of storage overloads is very high. As compared to this, Axigen's database stores the data more efficiently. As a result, the response time is very fast. Also, the support for IMAP/POP3 over SSL or TLS makes Axigen even more secure.
The possibility of sharing folders and agendas with other users, now available in Axigen v6.0, is a big step forward and a good reason to switch over to Axigen. Until now, this functionality was in fact only offered by large and more expensive software such as MS Exchange and Lotus Notes.
Just to mention, setting up and managing the Axigen Mail Server is very simple. Everything is web-based and browser independent. Furthermore, the Axigen backup (by means of FTP) is fast and safe.
Therefore, if you are looking for a complete mail server with the functionalities of MS Exchange or Lotus Notes, but with the stability of Linux, Axigen is the mail server for you."
Axigen supports several antivirus applications which prevent the risk of contagious emails. Moreover, establishing spam filters is a very simple operation. Axigen uses the DomainKeys technology, first introduced by Yahoo, by which e-mails are signed with a digital key that helps indicate that the server and mail are from your domain and not from another (SPAM) mail server. In addition, the support for SPF (IP validation) and DNR make this mail server complete.
When using Sendmail in combination with an IMAP-server (Dovecot, for example) the risk of storage overloads is very high. As compared to this, Axigen's database stores the data more efficiently. As a result, the response time is very fast. Also, the support for IMAP/POP3 over SSL or TLS makes Axigen even more secure.
The possibility of sharing folders and agendas with other users, now available in Axigen v6.0, is a big step forward and a good reason to switch over to Axigen. Until now, this functionality was in fact only offered by large and more expensive software such as MS Exchange and Lotus Notes.
Just to mention, setting up and managing the Axigen Mail Server is very simple. Everything is web-based and browser independent. Furthermore, the Axigen backup (by means of FTP) is fast and safe.
Therefore, if you are looking for a complete mail server with the functionalities of MS Exchange or Lotus Notes, but with the stability of Linux, Axigen is the mail server for you."
James Travis Szarka - ebackup Inc, Canada
"Our company had been using all sorts of email servers to host our customers’ mail. We have gone through qmail, Sendmail, Exchange servers and Bynari servers. We have come to the conclusion that the Axigen server is the best of the breed product. It is very easy to install, configure and start email flowing.
I have been very impressed with how easy it was to migrate the customers over from our Exchange servers. At the increasing cost of the Exchange servers, we need something that would withstand the increasing amount of customers and customer email data without killing the bank account. We have put the Axigen servers through real life testing and the product has room to spare. We are very excited to see all the new features in the next version. Our plan is to move all existing customers from our Exchange server to the Axigen server by the end of this month. I have recommended the product to many other resellers, providers and will continue to do so.
Axigen support staff have been able to help me with my various issues at all hours of the day and night. They were extremely helpful for me, setting up all of the special adjustments that my customers needed. I appreciate all the help and special attention that the customer support line has given me. Again, thank you and keep up the great service."
I have been very impressed with how easy it was to migrate the customers over from our Exchange servers. At the increasing cost of the Exchange servers, we need something that would withstand the increasing amount of customers and customer email data without killing the bank account. We have put the Axigen servers through real life testing and the product has room to spare. We are very excited to see all the new features in the next version. Our plan is to move all existing customers from our Exchange server to the Axigen server by the end of this month. I have recommended the product to many other resellers, providers and will continue to do so.
Axigen support staff have been able to help me with my various issues at all hours of the day and night. They were extremely helpful for me, setting up all of the special adjustments that my customers needed. I appreciate all the help and special attention that the customer support line has given me. Again, thank you and keep up the great service."
David Carwile - AVW Technologies Inc, USA
"This software fills all our needs as a small business. We have reliable email service, with no spam or viruses, and the ability to manage our own systems. The Outlook Connector provides us flexibility in offering shared calendar solutions for our company."
Juan Carlos Velandia - Nemo Estudio, Colombia
"I've been working with your product for almost a month and it works great. I've been using the 1 server and 5 email accounts version, and the support has been great. Thanks a lot for your kind assistance."
Michael Petersen - Borelli og Keldlarsens Anpartsselskab, Denmark
"I had been searching on the Internet for an easy and manageable mailserver that would meet the requirements of a small company mainly running Linux. Last year, I found Axigen Mail Server and installed its free version. I have been using it up to now, when I am upgrading to v.5 to get the new functionalities and stay safe for the future. I haven't had any problems at all with the installation or daily operations with Axigen."
Hussam Khoury - Maktoob.com, Jordan
"We felt Communigate Pro was equal to AXIGEN in terms of performance and scalability, but its cost of ownership was much higher. As a result, we selected AXIGEN and purchased it on an unlimited license basis. AXIGEN is very stable and fast. Moreover, its licensing options perfectly meet our requirements as provider of free email services with web-based access for more than 4 million users."
David Gray - CESS Ltd., United Kingdom
"AXIGEN makes the rock solid UNIX mail an easily deployable solution for whatever size your company is and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking to host their own mailing system.
Technical Support, free for the first year...*Technical Support from AXIGEN is simply EXCELLENT* The e-mails I received on my queries were clear and concise, told me exactly what I wanted to know. They can even replicate your system on their test rig to give the absolute best solution to your query! Brilliant!
Once installed, why would you use anything else? You want a summary, need a mail system? Look no further than AXIGEN, you won't be disappointed."
Technical Support, free for the first year...*Technical Support from AXIGEN is simply EXCELLENT* The e-mails I received on my queries were clear and concise, told me exactly what I wanted to know. They can even replicate your system on their test rig to give the absolute best solution to your query! Brilliant!
Once installed, why would you use anything else? You want a summary, need a mail system? Look no further than AXIGEN, you won't be disappointed."
Mark Everall - TjornsData, Sweden
"I have installed and am running the Axigen Mail Server. After a few configuration and sending mail issues which were sorted out very quickly and professionally by your support team and excellent reading material on your form, all is working as it should. Thanks."
Henk Walraven - Luminext, Netherlands
"This is by far the best support I have ever had on any application in the past 18 years of computing. I have never been helped so fast, so accurate and as friendly as with Axigen. Even when I was still using a free start-up version of Axigen (for private use) the support was great and fast. This was the reason for me to start using the Axigen Business edition and I intent to advise anyone to start using it."
Kenichi Kato - Katotec Pte. Ltd., Singapore
"Thank you very much for your kind patience & detailed instructions in helping us to resolve this problem. Now, we have no problem sending & receiving emails from these customers. Axigen, you're the best!"
Wolfgang Kaml, USA
"I believe that the Axigen Mail Server is a real superior product - the web interface is outstanding, the configuration options endless, very powerful, hence I think some of the documentation needs to be more of a guide book, than "if you check this, it's on' - I made that comment in a posting. This would take some load off of your excellent support team and keep them focused on hard core enterprise solutions, that's where the real money sits!"
Len Cossette, USA
"Thanks for the time on this. Some other companies should follow your lead in tech support. Well done!"
Erdem Uygar - Tuninglinx.com, Turkey
"I am in the business since year 2000 and this is the fastest I have ever seen, and the product also seems lightning fast.
Please do forward this part of my e-mail, or this e-mail to your manager, as I believe he would be happy to hear how customers are satisfied by a 'customer support' department working that fast. [This has nothing to do with the problem being originated from my Outlook Express]
Thanks again for the great support!"
Please do forward this part of my e-mail, or this e-mail to your manager, as I believe he would be happy to hear how customers are satisfied by a 'customer support' department working that fast. [This has nothing to do with the problem being originated from my Outlook Express]
Thanks again for the great support!"
Hardip Chana, Kenya
"I would further like to add that not once has my mail server been down or off line. If there was any problem, it was sorted out quickly with your help."
Andrei Craciun - Liga Studentilor din Facultatea de Mecanica Timisoara, Romania
"No doubt, Axigen Mail Server is powerful, secure, easy to configure, easy to run, and with a few commands, I have ONLINE my own mail server. In half an hour of 'digging' I decided that Axigen is the best product for my needs."
Scott Rippee - hypexr.org, USA
"I gave AXIGEN a try and was impressed by how easy and quick it was to get up and running. Also impressive was the large number of distributions they package for, including Gentoo! fatpenguinblog.com"
Nick Snels - Jobaria, Belgium
"I have recently started my own internet business. In order to keep the initial setup costs low, I chose a Linux server, with an open source webserver, database and mailserver.
My initial thought was to try and deploy Postfix. I tried to get Postfix to work, which was very difficult even to get the basics to work. I had found a good book on Postfix, but even with the book I couldn't get it to work. Even if I could get Postfix to work, I also had to install a virus scanner and a spam filter. And all this had to work nicely together with Postfix. This seemed like a daunting task so I looked for an easier solution.
So I did a search on the internet and the first product that appeared was Axigen. But wait, it isn't free! Or is it? Yes, there was a free edition of Axigen available, so I decided to try it out. The installation was a breeze, one command and some initial configurations and you are up and running. Launch the web-based admin module and you can start configuring Axigen.
Setting up multiple domains, with several users and disabling unwanted services is very easy and painless. I have had some minor problems with Axigen to get it to work the way I wanted it. But after contacting the support service, I was able to overcome them very quickly.
The support service is really awesome, the best I have ever experienced from any company. You get an answer within the hour, even when you are a non-paying customer. I even got replies in weekends in the middle of the night. Really amazing! Conclusion: Axigen is a secure, fast and reliable mailserver with amazing support and I love using it."
My initial thought was to try and deploy Postfix. I tried to get Postfix to work, which was very difficult even to get the basics to work. I had found a good book on Postfix, but even with the book I couldn't get it to work. Even if I could get Postfix to work, I also had to install a virus scanner and a spam filter. And all this had to work nicely together with Postfix. This seemed like a daunting task so I looked for an easier solution.
So I did a search on the internet and the first product that appeared was Axigen. But wait, it isn't free! Or is it? Yes, there was a free edition of Axigen available, so I decided to try it out. The installation was a breeze, one command and some initial configurations and you are up and running. Launch the web-based admin module and you can start configuring Axigen.
Setting up multiple domains, with several users and disabling unwanted services is very easy and painless. I have had some minor problems with Axigen to get it to work the way I wanted it. But after contacting the support service, I was able to overcome them very quickly.
The support service is really awesome, the best I have ever experienced from any company. You get an answer within the hour, even when you are a non-paying customer. I even got replies in weekends in the middle of the night. Really amazing! Conclusion: Axigen is a secure, fast and reliable mailserver with amazing support and I love using it."
Neil Kettle - digit-labs.org, United Kingdom
"AXIGEN is, in my opinion, the best commercial, integrated mail solution for *unixes. The *current* version is fully featured and seems to be very secure compared to alike solutions. I think a Windows version would seriously challenge the dominance of such programs as MailEnable and MDaemon."
Bogdan Nicolae - More Results, Romania
"Switching from a remote hosting provider to AXIGEN Mail Server installed locally proved to be a success for our company. We can now see significant improvements: easier administration, reduced external traffic and remote access to email via Web mail."
Dwayne Dirk - Custom Security Systems, USA
"Axigen is one of the easiest, flexible and most dependable mail servers on the market. It is by far the most outstanding product of its kind I have seen! Let me say, the latest version of Axigen is a "Dream Come True.""
Joe Nolasco, USA
"Without a doubt, Axigen Mail Server 2.x is strong, powerful and secure, my experience with Axigen Mail Server 2.x gone away of my imagination, easy to configure, easy to run, and just one click puff I have my own Mail server running in seconds. Axigen Mail Server 2.x comes with a nice user interface and improvement technology."
Tony Godfrey - Falconer Technologies, USA
"I was looking for a lab that would easily explain how to setup and configure a Linux mail server. Axigen was the easiest and most powerful that I came across. I have also suggested it to customers that want an alternative to their M/S Exchange servers."
Alina Nemes - Rol.ro, Romania
"The 75 000 messages waiting to be sent and the high server load were often resulting in server downtime. Now, thanks to AXIGEN innovative architecture and effective filtering system, we no longer have to deal with this kind of situations"