CryptPad vs Tine
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite
VS
Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
| Feature | CryptPad | Tine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,832 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2015 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Google Drive, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose CryptPad if…
- Strong privacy guarantees
- Real-time collaboration
- No account needed to start
Choose Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is CryptPad or Tine better?
Neither is universally better. CryptPad has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are CryptPad and Tine free and open-source?
Yes. CryptPad is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tine under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CryptPad and Tine with Docker?
CryptPad: yes. Tine: yes.