Digiwall vs SOGo
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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Digiwall
Create multimedia collaborative walls for in-person or remote work
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Digiwall | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2020 | 2009 |
| Replaces | — | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose Digiwall if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Nodejs
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Digiwall or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Digiwall is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Digiwall and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Digiwall is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Digiwall and SOGo with Docker?
Digiwall: check the project docs for container support. SOGo: yes.