Digiwall vs Twake Workplace
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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Twake Workplace
Open-source digital workplace and collaboration suite
| Feature | Digiwall | Twake Workplace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 1,922 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Microsoft Teams, Slack |
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 Twake Workplace better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Workplace has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Digiwall and Twake Workplace free and open-source?
Yes. Digiwall is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Twake Workplace under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Digiwall and Twake Workplace with Docker?
Digiwall: check the project docs for container support. Twake Workplace: yes.