Feng Office vs phpCollab
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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phpCollab
Lightweight project collaboration for teams and clients
| Feature | Feng Office | phpCollab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 106 | ★ 56 |
| First released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Basecamp, Microsoft Project | Basecamp |
Why pick each one
Choose phpCollab if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng Office or phpCollab better?
Neither is universally better. Feng Office has the larger community, while phpCollab is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Feng Office and phpCollab free and open-source?
Yes. Feng Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and phpCollab under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feng Office and phpCollab with Docker?
Feng Office: check the project docs for container support. phpCollab: check the project docs for container support.