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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Overleaf

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 OV Overleaf Online real-time collaborative LaTeX editor
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverOverleaf
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0-or-later
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 18,007
First released20122023
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 Overleaf if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 18k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Overleaf details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Overleaf better?

Neither is universally better. Spreadsheet by Univer has the larger community, while Overleaf is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Overleaf with Docker?

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

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