EtherCalc vs SVG Editor
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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SVG Editor
Online editor to create and manipulate SVG paths
| Feature | EtherCalc | SVG Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 5,268 |
| First released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | — |
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 SVG Editor if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or SVG Editor better?
Neither is universally better. SVG Editor 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 SVG Editor free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and SVG Editor under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and SVG Editor with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. SVG Editor: check the project docs for container support.