Sympa

Sympa is a powerful open source mailing list manager designed for handling both small and large-scale email lists. It provides comprehensive tools for list administration, subscriber management, and efficient message delivery.

Key Features

• List Management:

  • Subscription handling
  • Moderation tools
  • Archive management
  • Custom list templates
  • Access control
  • List tags

• Message Processing:

  • Efficient message delivery
  • Load balancing
  • Customizable scheduling
  • Bounce processing
  • Anti-spam features
  • Custom message filters

• Administration:

  • Web interface
  • Command line tools
  • Multi-domain support
  • Virtual hosting
  • Detailed logging
  • Statistics tracking

• Technical Features:

  • Perl-based architecture
  • LDAP integration
  • Database storage
  • REST API
  • Customizable templates
  • Internationalization support

Who Should Use Sympa

Sympa is ideal for:

• Universities and educational institutions
• Large organizations
• Research communities
• Professional associations
• Discussion groups
• High-volume mailing lists

Installation Requirements

• Perl environment
• Mail transfer agent (MTA)
• Web server
• Database (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• 2GB RAM minimum
• Storage for archives