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Kopano Groupware Core 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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KO Kopano Groupware Core Open-source collaboration platform with Outlook support VS NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
FeatureKopano Groupware CoreNextcloud Groupware
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++JavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 60★ 1,169
First released20162016
ReplacesMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace

Why pick each one

Choose Kopano Groupware Core if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in C++
Kopano Groupware Core details

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kopano Groupware Core or Nextcloud Groupware better?

Nextcloud Groupware is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Kopano Groupware Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Kopano Groupware Core and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. Kopano Groupware Core 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 Kopano Groupware Core and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?

Kopano Groupware Core: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.

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