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Comparison · Mkt Auto
OpenEMM vs SendPortal
A side-by-side editorial comparison of OpenEMM and SendPortal — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:self-hostedopen-source
OpenEMM vs SendPortal: at a glance
What is OpenEMM?
OpenEMM ships versioned builds on schedule, with no notes on what changed.
OpenEMM moved to its 26.05 line in July with a full frontend and backend GA build. Since then only frontend builds have followed (26.05.111 in September, 26.05.132 in October). Earlier lines (25.11, 25.04) got maintenance releases into December 2025. No entry describes actual changes.
What is SendPortal?
SendPortal resurfaces with a v4 patch release, its first tag since 2020.
SendPortal's last tagged release before this month was v1.0.3 in July 2020. On October 22 it published v4.0.0.1, which fixes sp:install skipping migrations on fresh installs and a route-caching failure from a duplicate logout route. The changelog link implies a v4.0.0 release just before it, which isn't in the tracked entries.
OpenEMM vs SendPortal: editorial side-by-side
OpenEMM
2.5MKT AUTO
OpenEMM ships versioned builds on schedule, with no notes on what changed.
◆ Current state
OpenEMM moved to its 26.05 line in July with a full frontend and backend GA build. Since then only frontend builds have followed (26.05.111 in September, 26.05.132 in October). Earlier lines (25.11, 25.04) got maintenance releases into December 2025. No entry describes actual changes.
◆ Where it's heading
The pattern is roughly two feature lines a year, then frontend-only builds and backported maintenance. The direction of the product can't be read from version numbers alone.
◆ Prediction
Another 26.05 frontend build in the next one to two months fits the cadence; the next major line's timing and content are unclear from the entries.
SendPortal
2.5MKT AUTO
SendPortal resurfaces with a v4 patch release, its first tag since 2020.
◆ Current state
SendPortal's last tagged release before this month was v1.0.3 in July 2020. On October 22 it published v4.0.0.1, which fixes sp:install skipping migrations on fresh installs and a route-caching failure from a duplicate logout route. The changelog link implies a v4.0.0 release just before it, which isn't in the tracked entries.
◆ Where it's heading
A major version followed by fixes to the installer suggests the project is active again and new installs are being tested. With two tagged releases six years apart, there's no cadence to read yet.
◆ Prediction
If v4 is a real revival, more point releases should follow within weeks; another long silence would mean v4 was a one-off.
Alternatives to OpenEMM and SendPortal
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Recent activity from OpenEMM and SendPortal
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 7d agoSendPortalv4.0.0.1: fixes fresh-install migrations and route caching
- 17d agoOpenEMM26.05.132: Frontend-only build, no release notes
- 1mo agoOpenEMM26.05.111: Frontend-only build, no release notes
- 3mo agoOpenEMMOpenEMM 26.05 line reaches GA
- 10mo agoOpenEMM25.11 maintenance release (25.11.078)
- 11mo agoOpenEMM25.04 maintenance build (frontend .191)
- 1y agoOpenEMM25.04 maintenance build (frontend .182)
- 6y agoSendPortalv1.0.3: Drops laracatch-client dependency
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OpenEMM and SendPortal?
Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted, open-source — within Mkt Auto. OpenEMM and SendPortal are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is OpenEMM better than SendPortal?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenEMM and SendPortal are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Mkt Auto products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to OpenEMM?
Top OpenEMM alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenEMM alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openemm for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to SendPortal?
Top SendPortal alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "SendPortal alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/sendportal for the full list with editorial commentary on each.