Cozy Contacts 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 Contacts
Contacts management app for the Cozy personal server
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2018 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Contacts or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo 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 SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and SOGo with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. SOGo: yes.