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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Journiv

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 JO Journiv Self hosted private journaling
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverJourniv
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0PolyForm-Noncommercial-1.0.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB500 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 1,174
First released20122026
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel Online—

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 Journiv if…

  • Released under the PolyForm-Noncommercial-1.0.0 license
  • Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 500 MB RAM
Journiv details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Journiv 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 Journiv free and open-source?

Yes. Spreadsheet by Univer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Journiv under PolyForm-Noncommercial-1.0.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Journiv with Docker?

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

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