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Nextcloud Groupware vs Openmeetings

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 OP Openmeetings Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative
FeatureNextcloud GroupwareOpenmeetings
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJava
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,169★ 686
First released20162025
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google Workspace—

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Choose Openmeetings if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Written in Java
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Openmeetings details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Groupware or Openmeetings better?

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

Are Nextcloud Groupware and Openmeetings free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and Openmeetings with Docker?

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

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