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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Spacedeck

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 SP Spacedeck Real time, collaborative whiteboard application with rich media
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverSpacedeck
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0-only
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB20 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 1,132
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 Spacedeck if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
Spacedeck details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Spacedeck better?

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

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Spacedeck with Docker?

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

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