CryptPad vs OnlyOffice Community Server
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
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OnlyOffice Community Server
Collaboration server pairing with the ONLYOFFICE editors
| Feature | CryptPad | OnlyOffice Community Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,832 | ★ 3,153 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Drive, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose CryptPad if…
- Strong privacy guarantees
- Real-time collaboration
- No account needed to start
Choose OnlyOffice Community Server if…
- Integrated office portal
- Open source core
Frequently asked questions
Is CryptPad or OnlyOffice Community Server 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 OnlyOffice Community Server free and open-source?
Yes. CryptPad is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OnlyOffice Community Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CryptPad and OnlyOffice Community Server with Docker?
CryptPad: yes. OnlyOffice Community Server: yes.