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emailwiz vs Nextcloud Groupware

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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EM emailwiz Script to deploy a full Postfix/Dovecot mail server VS NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
FeatureemailwizNextcloud Groupware
CategoryMail ServersGroupware
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageShellJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 2,161★ 1,169
First released20192016
ReplacesGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose emailwiz if…

  • Fast to deploy
  • Transparent shell script
emailwiz details

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

  • Tight Nextcloud integration
  • Standards-based sync
Nextcloud Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is emailwiz or Nextcloud Groupware better?

Neither is universally better. emailwiz has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are emailwiz and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. emailwiz is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Groupware under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run emailwiz and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?

emailwiz: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.

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