SOGo vs Nextcloud Deck
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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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | SOGo | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or Nextcloud Deck better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Nextcloud Deck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SOGo and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
SOGo: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.