EtherCalc vs OhMyForm
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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OhMyForm
Open-source form and survey builder
| Feature | EtherCalc | OhMyForm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 2,893 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | Typeform, Google Forms |
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 OhMyForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or OhMyForm better?
EtherCalc is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OhMyForm if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are EtherCalc and OhMyForm free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and OhMyForm under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and OhMyForm with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. OhMyForm: yes.