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Nextcloud Groupware vs ONLYOFFICE Docs

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 ON ONLYOFFICE Docs Online office suite for documents, sheets, and slides
FeatureNextcloud GroupwareONLYOFFICE Docs
CategoryGroupwareDocument Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptShell
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 1,169★ 6,794
First released20162016
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google WorkspaceGoogle Docs, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if…

  • Excellent format compatibility
  • Strong collaboration features
ONLYOFFICE Docs details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Groupware or ONLYOFFICE Docs better?

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

Are Nextcloud Groupware and ONLYOFFICE Docs free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and ONLYOFFICE Docs with Docker?

Nextcloud Groupware: yes. ONLYOFFICE Docs: yes.

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