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Nextcloud Groupware vs Nextcloud

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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 NE Nextcloud Self-hosted content collaboration and file sync platform
FeatureNextcloud GroupwareNextcloud
CategoryGroupwareFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, snap
GitHub stars★ 1,169★ 36,362
First released20162016
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google WorkspaceDropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Choose Nextcloud if…

  • Feature-rich and extensible
  • Active development and large community
  • Integrates calendar, contacts and office
Nextcloud details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Groupware or Nextcloud better?

Neither is universally better. Nextcloud has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Nextcloud Groupware and Nextcloud free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and Nextcloud with Docker?

Nextcloud Groupware: yes. Nextcloud: yes.

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