Mailu vs LibreOffice Online
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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Mailu
Simple yet full-featured Docker mail server
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LibreOffice Online
Browser-based office suite from the LibreOffice project
| Feature | Mailu | LibreOffice Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,443 | ★ 649 |
| First released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Google Docs |
Why pick each one
Choose LibreOffice Online if…
- True open-source office
- Strong format support
Frequently asked questions
Is Mailu or LibreOffice Online better?
Mailu is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider LibreOffice Online if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mailu and LibreOffice Online free and open-source?
Yes. Mailu is licensed under MIT and LibreOffice Online under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mailu and LibreOffice Online with Docker?
Mailu: yes. LibreOffice Online: yes.