OpenEFA Partner Program

OpenEFA empowers MSPs, IT service providers, and hosting companies with enterprise-grade email security — powered by local AI models, advanced behavioral filtering, and the growing EFA Collective threat-sharing network.

Deliver a modern, AI-driven alternative to legacy email security platforms like Barracuda, Mimecast, and Proofpoint — with better margins, full transparency, and no per-user API costs.

EFA Collective Member

Join a network of partners contributing to and benefiting from shared threat intelligence

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Partner Tiers

Choose the level that fits your business — upgrade anytime as you grow

Entry Level

Registered Partner

Free to Join

Perfect for evaluating OpenEFA and testing with initial clients.

  • Access to OpenEFA Cloud platform
  • Standard partner pricing
  • Community forum support
  • Partner resource library
  • Basic sales materials
  • EFA Collective participation
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Authorized Partner

Volume-Based Qualification

For established providers ready to scale their email security practice.

Everything in Registered, plus:

  • Enhanced partner margins
  • Technical certification training
  • Co-branded marketing materials
  • Priority email & ticket support
  • Early access to new features
  • Dedicated partner manager
  • Quarterly business reviews
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Premium Partner

Invitation / High Volume

For strategic partners driving significant volume and market presence.

Everything in Authorized, plus:

  • Best-in-class margins
  • Full white-label / rebranding rights
  • Private-label appliance options
  • Dedicated support channel
  • Beta program access
  • Joint marketing campaigns
  • Lead sharing opportunities
  • Executive sponsor access

Premium tier names (Argo, Aegis, Atlas) coming soon with finalized program details.

Why Partner with OpenEFA?

Differentiate your offering with capabilities legacy vendors can't match

Recurring Revenue

Earn through hosted OpenEFA subscriptions, on-premise appliance sales, and add-on module upsells. Predictable monthly revenue with strong margins.

Local AI — No API Costs

Advanced AI detection runs locally without external API dependencies. No per-message AI costs eating into your margins like competing solutions.

EFA Collective Intelligence

Participate in our threat-sharing network. Benefit from collective intelligence while contributing to the community's protection.

White-Label Options

Co-branded or fully white-labeled deployments available. Present OpenEFA as your own solution to strengthen client relationships.

Early Access & Betas

Get first access to new releases, beta features, and AI model improvements. Stay ahead of the competition with cutting-edge capabilities.

Priority Support

Dedicated partner support channels with faster response times. Technical assistance for deployments, migrations, and complex configurations.

Full Integration Support

OpenEFA integrates seamlessly with the platforms your clients already use:

Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Exchange On-Prem Zimbra Zoho Mail Postfix Any SMTP Server
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Platform Agnostic

Who Partners with OpenEFA?

Solutions for every type of IT service provider

Managed Service Providers

Add a modern spam/security layer to your managed services stack. Replace aging Barracuda or AppRiver deployments with AI-powered protection.

VARs & Resellers

Offer OpenEFA alongside your hardware and software solutions. Strong margins on licenses and recurring revenue on subscriptions.

Hosting Providers

Manage email security for hundreds of domains from a single platform. Multi-tenant architecture built for scale.

IT Consultants

Recommend and deploy OpenEFA for clients replacing legacy tools like Symantec, Trend Micro, or Proofpoint.

Enterprise IT

On-premise secure filtering for organizations with compliance requirements. Full data sovereignty and control.

Government & Education

Appliance-based solutions meeting strict security and data residency requirements. FERPA, CJIS-ready deployments.

Partner Pricing

Competitive rates with margins that make sense for your business.

Hosted OpenEFA

Partner rates start at competitive per-mailbox pricing with:

  • Strong margins on base subscriptions
  • Additional revenue from add-on modules
  • Volume discounts as you scale
On-Premise Appliances

Hardware and virtual appliance options with:

  • One-time license + annual maintenance
  • Partner discounts on hardware bundles
  • White-label appliance programs

Request Partner Pricing

Get detailed pricing information including margin schedules, volume discounts, and add-on module pricing.

Get Pricing Details

NDA available for detailed partner documentation

Partner Requirements

Simple requirements to get started

Technical Competency

Basic understanding of email infrastructure, DNS (MX records), and IT service delivery.

Partner Agreement

Agreement to OpenEFA partner terms covering pricing, support, and brand usage.

Active Business

Established IT services business with existing or prospective email security clients.

Volume Commitment Optional

Minimal annual volume for Authorized/Premium tiers. No commitment for Registered partners.

Partner Application

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