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Nextcloud Groupware vs Twake Workplace

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 TW Twake Workplace Open-source digital workplace and collaboration suite
FeatureNextcloud GroupwareTwake Workplace
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 1,169★ 1,922
First released20162019
ReplacesMicrosoft 365, Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Teams, Slack

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…

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

Choose Twake Workplace if…

  • Modern interface
  • Integrated workplace tools
Twake Workplace details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Groupware or Twake Workplace better?

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

Are Nextcloud Groupware and Twake Workplace free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud Groupware and Twake Workplace with Docker?

Nextcloud Groupware: yes. Twake Workplace: yes.

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