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Cozy vs Nextcloud 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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CO Cozy Personal cloud platform with contacts and calendar VS NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
FeatureCozyNextcloud Groupware
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score83 · Excellent64 · Good
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,270★ 1,188
First released20162016
ReplacesGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace

What are Cozy and Nextcloud Groupware?

Cozy

Cozy is a personal cloud platform that bundles file storage, contacts, calendar, notes, and connectors for importing data from external services into one self-hosted home. It is built around a portable per-user stack.

  • Personal cloud server
  • Contacts and calendar sync
  • App connector ecosystem
  • File storage included

Nextcloud Groupware

Nextcloud Groupware bundles the Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Deck apps to turn a Nextcloud instance into a full collaboration suite. It provides CalDAV and CardDAV synchronization for all clients.

  • Integrated mail, calendar and contacts
  • CalDAV and CardDAV sync
  • Deck kanban boards
  • Runs on existing Nextcloud

Read the full Nextcloud Groupware guide →

Cozy vs Nextcloud Groupware: key differences

Cozy is written in Go, while Nextcloud Groupware is built with JavaScript.

Why pick each one

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
Cozy details

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

  • Tight Nextcloud integration
  • Standards-based sync

Watch out for

  • Requires Nextcloud
  • Mail app needs external IMAP
Nextcloud Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy or Nextcloud Groupware better?

Neither is universally better. Cozy has the larger community, while Nextcloud Groupware is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Cozy and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. Cozy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Groupware under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cozy and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?

Cozy: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.

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