SOGo vs OnlyOffice Community Server
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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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
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OnlyOffice Community Server
Collaboration server pairing with the ONLYOFFICE editors
| Feature | SOGo | OnlyOffice Community Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Office Suites |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 3,153 |
| First released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose OnlyOffice Community Server if…
- Integrated office portal
- Open source core
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or OnlyOffice Community Server better?
OnlyOffice Community Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider SOGo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SOGo and OnlyOffice Community Server free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and OnlyOffice Community Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and OnlyOffice Community Server with Docker?
SOGo: yes. OnlyOffice Community Server: yes.