Quick answer
Mautic is a free, open source project in the “Marketing & Customer Support” group, built with PHP (Symfony), MySQL/MariaDB. It is released under GPL-3.0, has 10,760 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 14 October 2026.
Marketing & Customer Support
Mautic
The world's leading open source marketing automation platform.
GitHub stars
10,760
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
GPL-3.0
Technology
PHP (Symfony), MySQL/MariaDB
What is Mautic?
Mautic handles contact tracking, segmentation, landing pages, forms and email campaigns. It is often paired with a sales CRM.
Highlights
- Campaign builder and segmentation
- Landing pages and forms
- Integrates with other CRMs
- Large community
Best for
Marketing teams that want automation without per-contact pricing.
Check before you commit
Mautic is marketing automation first. Most teams combine it with a CRM such as SuiteCRM or EspoCRM.
Self-Hosted (Open Source Edition)
Install on your own server • No per-user software fee • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Official Website & Docs
We did not find an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Read the docs before deciding.
Open the docs →🏠 Self-Hosted Version
You download the source code and run it on your own server or VPS (for example Hostinger, AWS or DigitalOcean).
Installation
The project recommends installing with Composer for production. Installing straight from GitHub is only advised for local development. Check the requirements and supported versions in the docs.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: PHP, a MySQL-compatible database and a web server. See the official requirements page.
Commands above come from the project's own documentation (checked 14 October 2026). Versions change, so confirm against the official guide before running anything on a production server.
Need a server to host it?
Most PHP and MySQL apps can run on ordinary web hosting, as long as the plan offers the PHP version and extensions the project requires. Check the requirements first. If you need more control, a VPS is the safer choice. Hostinger offers both shared web hosting and VPS plans.
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Before real customers go in: read the security and backup checklist →
🌐 Official Website & Documentation
We could not confirm an official hosted plan for Mautic in its documentation. Self-hosting is the main route.
Third-party providers may offer managed hosting. Always check their terms and that you can export your data.
Self-Hosted vs Hosted by Someone Else
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Managed / third-party |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee for the open edition. You pay for hosting. | Depends on the provider you choose. |
| Data privacy & control | Data stays on your server. | Data lives on the provider's servers. |
| Maintenance | You install updates and run backups. | The provider handles it. |
| Best for | Teams with a developer or sysadmin, and data-sensitive companies. | Teams who want a fast start and no server work. |
No technical person on the team
→ Ask a developer or managed host to set it up
Avoid running a server you cannot maintain.
Team with a developer or sysadmin
→ Self-Hosted
Lower running cost and full customization.
Data-sensitive or regulated work
→ Self-Hosted on your own server
You decide where data lives and who can access it.
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Frequently asked questions about Mautic
Is Mautic free and open source?
Mautic is released under GPL-3.0. Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 14 October 2026.
What technology does Mautic use?
Mautic is built with PHP (Symfony), MySQL/MariaDB.
Can I self-host Mautic?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: PHP, a MySQL-compatible database and a web server. See the official requirements page.
Does Mautic have a hosted or cloud version?
We could not confirm an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Check the official website for the latest options.
Who is Mautic best for?
Marketing teams that want automation without per-contact pricing.
What are good alternatives to Mautic?
Similar open source projects in this directory include Chatwoot, Twenty, Odoo Community. Compare them in the Marketing & Customer Support group.
Data verified 14 October 2026 from the project's public repository and documentation. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.