EtherCalc vs ConvertX
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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ConvertX
Self-hosted online file conversion service
| Feature | EtherCalc | ConvertX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 18,354 |
| First released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | CloudConvert, Zamzar |
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 ConvertX if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 18.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or ConvertX better?
Neither is universally better. ConvertX has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EtherCalc and ConvertX free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and ConvertX under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and ConvertX with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. ConvertX: yes.