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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Fidus Writer

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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SP Spreadsheet by Univer Embeddable open-source spreadsheet engine VS FI Fidus Writer an online collaborative editor for academics
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverFidus Writer
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0-only
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 565
First released20122026
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineOverleaf

Why pick each one

Choose Spreadsheet by Univer if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 22k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Spreadsheet by Univer details

Choose Fidus Writer if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Fidus Writer details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Fidus Writer better?

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

Are Spreadsheet by Univer and Fidus Writer free and open-source?

Yes. Spreadsheet by Univer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Fidus Writer under GPL-3.0-only. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Fidus Writer with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. Fidus Writer: check the project docs for container support.

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