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Spreadsheet by Univer vs LibreOffice Online

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 LI LibreOffice Online Browser-based office suite from the LibreOffice project
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverLibreOffice Online
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0MPL-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 649
First released20122015
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineMicrosoft 365, Google Docs

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 LibreOffice Online if…

  • True open-source office
  • Strong format support
LibreOffice Online details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or LibreOffice Online better?

Spreadsheet by Univer 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 Spreadsheet by Univer and LibreOffice Online free and open-source?

Yes. Spreadsheet by Univer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and LibreOffice Online under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and LibreOffice Online with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. LibreOffice Online: yes.

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