Cozy vs Openmeetings
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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Openmeetings
Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative
| Feature | Cozy | Openmeetings |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,272 | ★ 686 |
| First released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Replaces | 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 Openmeetings if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy or Openmeetings better?
Neither is universally better. Cozy has the larger community, while Openmeetings is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cozy and Openmeetings free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Openmeetings under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy and Openmeetings with Docker?
Cozy: yes. Openmeetings: check the project docs for container support.