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Spreadsheet by Univer vs ConvertX

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 CO ConvertX Self-hosted online file conversion service
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverConvertX
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 18,354
First released20122024
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineCloudConvert, Zamzar

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 ConvertX if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 18.4k GitHub stars
ConvertX details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or ConvertX better?

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

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and ConvertX with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. ConvertX: yes.

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