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Group-Office vs Nextcloud 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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GR Group-Office Web-based groupware and CRM with email and calendar VS NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
FeatureGroup-OfficeNextcloud Groupware
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 275★ 1,169
First released20032016
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose Group-Office if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
Group-Office details

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

  • Tight Nextcloud integration
  • Standards-based sync
Nextcloud Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is Group-Office or Nextcloud Groupware better?

Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Groupware has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Group-Office and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. Group-Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Groupware under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Group-Office and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?

Group-Office: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.

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