EtherCalc vs Luckysheet
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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Luckysheet
Online spreadsheet component with rich features
| Feature | EtherCalc | Luckysheet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | CPAL-1.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,041 | ★ 16,650 |
| First released | 2013 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Sheets | Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel |
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 Luckysheet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 16.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EtherCalc or Luckysheet better?
Neither is universally better. Luckysheet 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 Luckysheet free and open-source?
Yes. EtherCalc is licensed under CPAL-1.0 and Luckysheet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EtherCalc and Luckysheet with Docker?
EtherCalc: yes. Luckysheet: check the project docs for container support.