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Spreadsheet by Univer vs undb

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 UN undb Private and self-hosted no-code database
FeatureSpreadsheet by Univerundb
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 2,968
First released20122022
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineAirtable

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 undb if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3k GitHub stars)
undb details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or undb better?

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

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and undb with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. undb: yes.

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