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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Cozy
Personal cloud platform with contacts and calendar
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Nextcloud Groupware
Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
| Feature | Cozy | Nextcloud Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,272 | ★ 1,169 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
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
Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- Standards-based sync
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.