EtherCalc vs Formie Forms
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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EtherCalc
Real-time collaborative spreadsheet editor
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Formie Forms
Self-hosted form builder and data collection
| Feature | EtherCalc | Formie Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 12,739 |
| First released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | Typeform, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey |
Why pick each one
Choose EtherCalc if…
- Released under the CPAL-1.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Choose Formie Forms if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or Formie Forms better?
Neither is universally better. Formie Forms has the larger community, while EtherCalc is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EtherCalc and Formie Forms free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and Formie Forms under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and Formie Forms with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. Formie Forms: yes.