Cozy Cloud vs Nextcloud Deck
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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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Cozy Cloud | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Cozy Cloud if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Nodejs
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Cloud or Nextcloud Deck better?
Nextcloud Deck is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cozy Cloud if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cozy Cloud and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Cloud is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Cloud and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Cozy Cloud: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.