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Nextcloud Groupware vs Horde 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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NE Nextcloud Groupware Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud VS HO Horde Groupware PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
FeatureNextcloud GroupwareHorde Groupware
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,169★ 243
First released20162003
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Exchange

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Choose Horde Groupware if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in PHP
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Horde Groupware details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Groupware or Horde Groupware better?

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

Are Nextcloud Groupware and Horde Groupware free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud Groupware is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Horde Groupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and Horde Groupware with Docker?

Nextcloud Groupware: yes. Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support.

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