Feng Office vs Radicale
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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Feng Office
Web-based collaboration and project management suite
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Radicale
Simple, lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server
| Feature | Feng Office | Radicale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 106 | ★ 4,877 |
| First released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Basecamp, Microsoft Project | Google Calendar, iCloud |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng Office or Radicale better?
Radicale is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Feng Office if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Feng Office and Radicale free and open-source?
Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Radicale under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feng Office and Radicale with Docker?
Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. Radicale: yes.