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Spreadsheet by Univer vs KoboToolbox

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 KO KoboToolbox Field data collection for surveys and research
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverKoboToolbox
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 178
First released20122014
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineSurveyMonkey, Qualtrics

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 KoboToolbox if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
KoboToolbox details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or KoboToolbox better?

Spreadsheet by Univer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider KoboToolbox if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Spreadsheet by Univer and KoboToolbox free and open-source?

Yes. Spreadsheet by Univer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and KoboToolbox under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and KoboToolbox with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. KoboToolbox: yes.

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