Group-Office vs LibreOffice Online
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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Group-Office
Web-based groupware and CRM with email and calendar
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LibreOffice Online
Browser-based office suite from the LibreOffice project
| Feature | Group-Office | LibreOffice Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 275 | ★ 649 |
| First released | 2003 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft 365, Google Docs |
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
Choose LibreOffice Online if…
- True open-source office
- Strong format support
Frequently asked questions
Is Group-Office or LibreOffice Online better?
Neither is universally better. LibreOffice Online has the larger community, while Group-Office is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Group-Office and LibreOffice Online free and open-source?
Yes. Group-Office is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LibreOffice Online under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Group-Office and LibreOffice Online with Docker?
Group-Office: yes. LibreOffice Online: yes.