Cozy Cloud vs SOGo
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted groupware options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cozy Cloud
Personal cloud where you can manage and sync your files, notes,
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Cozy Cloud | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2020 | 2009 |
| Replaces | — | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose Cozy Cloud if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Nodejs
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Cloud or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Cozy Cloud is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cozy Cloud and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Cloud is licensed under GPL-3.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Cloud and SOGo with Docker?
Cozy Cloud: check the project docs for container support. SOGo: yes.