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Calligra Suite vs Mox

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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CA Calligra Suite Graphic art and office suite from KDE VS MO Mox Modern, secure all-in-one mail server
FeatureCalligra SuiteMox
CategoryOffice SuitesMail Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0MIT
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 300★ 5,771
First released20112023
ReplacesMicrosoft 365Google Workspace, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Calligra Suite if…

  • Fully open source
  • Integrates with KDE
Calligra Suite details

Choose Mox if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Strong modern defaults
Mox details

Frequently asked questions

Is Calligra Suite or Mox better?

Mox is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Calligra Suite if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Calligra Suite and Mox free and open-source?

Yes. Calligra Suite is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Mox under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Calligra Suite and Mox with Docker?

Calligra Suite: check the project docs for container support. Mox: yes.

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