Cozy Contacts vs Cozy
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 Contacts
Contacts management app for the Cozy personal server
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Cozy
Personal cloud platform with contacts and calendar
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | Cozy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 1,272 |
| First released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose Cozy Contacts if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Cozy if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Contacts or Cozy better?
Neither is universally better. Cozy has the larger community, while Cozy Contacts is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cozy Contacts and Cozy free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Cozy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and Cozy with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. Cozy: yes.