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Kopano Groupware Core vs Nextcloud Deck

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 Deck Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
FeatureKopano Groupware CoreNextcloud Deck
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++JavaScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalsource
GitHub stars★ 60★ 1,410
First released20162018
ReplacesMicrosoft ExchangeTrello

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 Deck if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
Nextcloud Deck details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kopano Groupware Core or Nextcloud Deck better?

Nextcloud Deck 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 Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?

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

Can I run Kopano Groupware Core and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?

Kopano Groupware Core: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.

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