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Spreadsheet by Univer vs x-spreadsheet

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 X- x-spreadsheet Lightweight web-based spreadsheet component
FeatureSpreadsheet by Univerx-spreadsheet
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcesource
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 14,590
First released20122018
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineMicrosoft 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 x-spreadsheet if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 14.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
x-spreadsheet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or x-spreadsheet better?

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

Are Spreadsheet by Univer and x-spreadsheet free and open-source?

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

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and x-spreadsheet with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. x-spreadsheet: check the project docs for container support.

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