Cozy Contacts vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
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 Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Contacts or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive 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 Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and Twake Drive with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. Twake Drive: yes.