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Kopano Groupware Core vs Twake Workplace

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 TW Twake Workplace Open-source digital workplace and collaboration suite
FeatureKopano Groupware CoreTwake Workplace
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++TypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 60★ 1,922
First released20162019
ReplacesMicrosoft ExchangeMicrosoft Teams, Slack

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 Twake Workplace if…

  • Modern interface
  • Integrated workplace tools
Twake Workplace details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kopano Groupware Core or Twake Workplace better?

Twake Workplace 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 Twake Workplace free and open-source?

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

Can I run Kopano Groupware Core and Twake Workplace with Docker?

Kopano Groupware Core: yes. Twake Workplace: yes.

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