Cozy Contacts vs Horde Groupware
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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Horde Groupware
PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | Horde Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2018 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Microsoft Exchange |
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 Horde Groupware if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Contacts or Horde Groupware better?
Neither is universally better. Horde Groupware 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 Horde Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Horde Groupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and Horde Groupware with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support.