EtherCalc vs Teable
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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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
| Feature | EtherCalc | Teable |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 21,635 |
| First released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | Airtable |
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 Teable if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or Teable better?
Neither is universally better. Teable 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 Teable free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and Teable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and Teable with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. Teable: yes.