Collabora Online vs LibreOffice Online
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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LibreOffice Online
Browser-based office suite from the LibreOffice project
| Feature | Collabora Online | LibreOffice Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | Office Suites |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Shell | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,316 | ★ 649 |
| First released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Google Docs |
Why pick each one
Choose LibreOffice Online if…
- True open-source office
- Strong format support
Frequently asked questions
Is Collabora Online or LibreOffice Online better?
Collabora Online is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider LibreOffice Online if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Collabora Online and LibreOffice Online free and open-source?
Yes. Collabora Online is licensed under MPL-2.0 and LibreOffice Online under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Collabora Online and LibreOffice Online with Docker?
Collabora Online: yes. LibreOffice Online: yes.