Kopano Groupware Core vs Rallly

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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FeatureKopano Groupware CoreRallly
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++TypeScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, source
GitHub stars★ 60★ 5,206
First released20162015
ReplacesMicrosoft ExchangeDoodle, When2meet

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 Rallly if…

  • Simple and focused
  • Pleasant UX
Rallly details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kopano Groupware Core or Rallly better?

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

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

Yes. Kopano Groupware Core is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Rallly under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Kopano Groupware Core and Rallly with Docker?

Kopano Groupware Core: yes. Rallly: yes.

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