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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Tableaunoir

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 TA Tableaunoir Online blackboard with magnets for teaching and making animations and
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverTableaunoir
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 209
First released20122024
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 Tableaunoir if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Tableaunoir details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Tableaunoir better?

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

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Tableaunoir with Docker?

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

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