EtherCalc vs CodiMD
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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CodiMD
Realtime collaborative Markdown notes platform
| Feature | EtherCalc | CodiMD |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 10,127 |
| First released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | Google Docs, HackMD |
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 CodiMD if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or CodiMD better?
Neither is universally better. CodiMD 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 CodiMD free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and CodiMD under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and CodiMD with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. CodiMD: yes.