Collabora Online vs CryptPad
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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Collabora Online
Self-hosted online office suite based on LibreOffice
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CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite
| Feature | Collabora Online | CryptPad |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,316 | ★ 7,832 |
| First released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 | Google Drive, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose CryptPad if…
- Strong privacy guarantees
- Real-time collaboration
- No account needed to start
Frequently asked questions
Is Collabora Online or CryptPad better?
Neither is universally better. CryptPad has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Collabora Online and CryptPad free and open-source?
Yes. Collabora Online is licensed under MPL-2.0 and CryptPad under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Collabora Online and CryptPad with Docker?
Collabora Online: yes. CryptPad: yes.