SOGo vs Tine
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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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
| Feature | SOGo | Tine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or Tine better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Tine is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SOGo and Tine free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tine under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and Tine with Docker?
SOGo: yes. Tine: yes.