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Docassemble vs Spreadsheet by Univer

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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DO Docassemble Document assembly and guided interview platform VS SP Spreadsheet by Univer Embeddable open-source spreadsheet engine
FeatureDocassembleSpreadsheet by Univer
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 974★ 22,008
First released20152012
ReplacesHotDocs, DocumateGoogle Sheets, Excel Online

Why pick each one

Choose Docassemble if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Docassemble details

Choose Spreadsheet by Univer if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 22k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Spreadsheet by Univer details

Frequently asked questions

Is Docassemble or Spreadsheet by Univer better?

Spreadsheet by Univer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Docassemble if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Docassemble and Spreadsheet by Univer free and open-source?

Yes. Docassemble is licensed under MIT and Spreadsheet by Univer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Docassemble and Spreadsheet by Univer with Docker?

Docassemble: yes. Spreadsheet by Univer: yes.

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