Feng Office vs Nextcloud Deck
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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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Feng Office | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 106 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2007 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Basecamp, Microsoft Project | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng Office or Nextcloud Deck better?
Nextcloud Deck 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 Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feng Office and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.