EGroupware 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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EGroupware
Web-based groupware and team collaboration suite
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | EGroupware | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 295 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is EGroupware or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while EGroupware is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EGroupware and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. EGroupware is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EGroupware and SOGo with Docker?
EGroupware: yes. SOGo: yes.