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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Luckysheet

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 LU Luckysheet Online spreadsheet component with rich features
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverLuckysheet
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcesource, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 16,650
First released20122019
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineGoogle Sheets, Microsoft Excel

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 Luckysheet if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Mature project with 16.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Luckysheet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Luckysheet better?

Neither is universally better. Spreadsheet by Univer has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

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

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Luckysheet with Docker?

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

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