Feng Office vs SOGo
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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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Feng Office | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 106 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Basecamp, Microsoft Project | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng Office or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Feng Office is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Feng Office and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feng Office and SOGo with Docker?
Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. SOGo: yes.