Ceph vs Tracim
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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Ceph
Distributed object, block, and file storage platform
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Tracim
Collaborative platform intended for team collaboration
| Feature | Ceph | Tracim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Office Suites |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,905 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2006 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Amazon S3, Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Ceph if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 16.9k GitHub stars
Choose Tracim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph or Tracim better?
Neither is universally better. Ceph has the larger community, while Tracim is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ceph and Tracim free and open-source?
Yes. Ceph is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Tracim under AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ceph and Tracim with Docker?
Ceph: yes. Tracim: check the project docs for container support.