Feng Office vs Horde Groupware
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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Horde Groupware
PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
| Feature | Feng Office | Horde Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 106 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Basecamp, Microsoft Project | Microsoft Exchange |
Why pick each one
Choose Horde Groupware if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng Office or Horde Groupware better?
Neither is universally better. Horde Groupware 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 Horde Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Horde Groupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feng Office and Horde Groupware with Docker?
Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support.