Cozy Contacts vs Nextcloud Deck
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted groupware options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Cozy Contacts
Contacts management app for the Cozy personal server
VS
Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Trello |
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 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 Contacts 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 Contacts if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cozy Contacts and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.