EGroupware vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | EGroupware | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 295 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2003 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is EGroupware or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive 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 Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. EGroupware is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EGroupware and Twake Drive with Docker?
EGroupware: yes. Twake Drive: yes.