EtherCalc vs undb
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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undb
Private and self-hosted no-code database
| Feature | EtherCalc | undb |
|---|---|---|
| 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, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 2,968 |
| First released | 2013 | 2022 |
| 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 undb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or undb better?
Neither is universally better. EtherCalc has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are EtherCalc and undb free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and undb under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and undb with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. undb: yes.