Online Demo
Test now free of charge and without obligation!

Our new Web-App Version 3.0 will be released soon
After starting, Benno MailArchiv is available there for 60 days free of charge for testing. By adding a valid license file, the installation can be converted into a full version at any time!
Self-Hosting
Debian / Ubuntu
Quick Installation Debian & Ubuntu
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
OpenSuse
openSUSE Leap 42.3
openSUSE Leap 15.0
Tar.gz
Details on installation can be found in the Benno MailArchiv Wiki.
During the test period, all functions (including unlimited number of clients) are available without restriction.
Operating System Requirements:
- Debian GNU/Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SuSE Linux
Hosting Edition
Debian / Ubuntu
Quick Installation Debian & Ubuntu
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server
OpenSuse
openSUSE Leap 42.3
openSUSE Leap 15.0
Tar.gz
Details on installation can be found in the Benno MailArchiv Wiki.
During the test period, all functions (including unlimited number of clients) are available without restriction.
Operating System Requirements:
- Debian GNU/Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- SuSE Linux
The demo can be converted into a full version (including Hosting Edition) at any time by adding a license file.
Virtual Appliance
The virtual Benno MailArchiv Appliance is available ready to run. Benno MailArchiv is already pre-installed, so you can start archiving your emails immediately. The virtual appliance is based on Univention Corporate Server (UCS).
Information on configuring the virtual appliance can be found here.

Docker Container
On the Docker Host, the Benno MailArchiv Docker Image just needs to be started. It is immediately operational (“zero installation”).
Details see Benno MailArchiv Wiki.
Community Edition
The Community Edition (“Open Benno MailArchiv”) has various functional limitations and differences compared to Benno MailArchiv.
Differences to the full versions:
- does not require a license key
- has no user separation or administration (every user has access to all emails in an archive)
- does not include performance optimizations regarding indexing and full-text search
- is not suitable for legally compliant email archiving
- is limited to three clients
- may only be used for non-commercial purposes under license law
The Community Edition may only be used for non-commercial purposes under license law. It can be converted into a fully functional version by adding a license file at any time.
Windows
Benno MailArchiv is not compatible with Windows, but requires Linux.
But that doesn't matter! You don't need to install Benno MailArchiv on your PC or server. As a user, you only need a web browser of your choice.
Simply use our Benno Cloud or Benno MailArchiv as Software as a Service (SaaS) from one of our hosting partners. This way, you can enjoy email archiving with Benno MailArchiv even more easily and quickly!
By the way, you can use Benno Cloud or the SaaS offers of our partners together with Microsoft Outlook and other mail clients.
Documents & Information
Whitepaper
White Paper Legal Aspects of GoBD-Compliant Mail Archiving (PDF)
White Paper What does GoBD-compliant mean? (PDF)
Benno MailArchiv - System Description (PDF)
Benno Cloud - System Description (PDF)
For Benno Cloud Enterprise / White Labeled Benno Cloud (WLBC)
Service Description Benno Cloud Enterprise (PDF)
Service Description Benno Cloud Enterprise for Microsoft 365/Exchange Online (PDF)
Service Description Hybrid Mail Archiving with the Benno Cloud Enterprise Archive Storage (PDF)
Service Description Benno Cloud Enterprise for Zimbra SaaS in the LWsystems Cloud (PDF)
For users
Benno MailArchiv Tutorial: Find emails quickly and easily (PDF)
For developers
Benno MailArchiv has a REST programming interface (API) for developers and system integrators. The Benno MailArchiv functions search, find and display hit lists and emails can be easily integrated into any third-party applications (e.g. CRM, ERP, ...) via the REST interface.
For admins and techies
For administrators and those who want to know exactly: In the Benno MailArchiv Wiki you will find all technical details on configuration and operation, including the detailed installation guide or the Quick-Install Guide for those in a hurry.
For interested parties
Flyer More efficiency in the company thanks to Benno MailArchiv (PDF)
Flyer Use the benefits of email archiving with Benno MailArchiv (PDF)
Flyer Secure and Law-Compliant Email Archiving for Open-Xchange App Suite (PDF)
Flyer Benno MailArchiv Hosting Edition - Email Archiving as a Cloud Solution (PDF)