Cozy vs Tine
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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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
| Feature | Cozy | Tine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,272 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2016 | 2007 |
| 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 Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy or Tine better?
Neither is universally better. Cozy has the larger community, while Tine is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cozy and Tine free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tine under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy and Tine with Docker?
Cozy: yes. Tine: yes.