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Feng Office vs Kopano Groupware Core

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted groupware options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FE Feng Office Web-based collaboration and project management suite VS KO Kopano Groupware Core Open-source collaboration platform with Outlook support
FeatureFeng OfficeKopano Groupware Core
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPC++
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 106★ 60
First released20072016
ReplacesBasecamp, Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Exchange

Why pick each one

Choose Feng Office if…

  • Unified collaboration
  • Mature feature set
Feng Office details

Choose Kopano Groupware Core if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in C++
Kopano Groupware Core details

Frequently asked questions

Is Feng Office or Kopano Groupware Core better?

Feng Office is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Kopano Groupware Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Feng Office and Kopano Groupware Core free and open-source?

Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kopano Groupware Core under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Feng Office and Kopano Groupware Core with Docker?

Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. Kopano Groupware Core: yes.

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