Nextcloud Groupware vs SOGo
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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Nextcloud Groupware
Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | Nextcloud Groupware | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,169 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2016 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- Standards-based sync
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Groupware or SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Nextcloud Groupware is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Nextcloud Groupware and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Groupware is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and SOGo with Docker?
Nextcloud Groupware: yes. SOGo: yes.