SOGo vs ONLYOFFICE Docs
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 Docs
Online office suite for documents, sheets, and slides
| Feature | SOGo | ONLYOFFICE Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Document Management |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 6,794 |
| First released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Google Docs, Microsoft 365 |
Why pick each one
Choose ONLYOFFICE Docs if…
- Excellent format compatibility
- Strong collaboration features
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or ONLYOFFICE Docs better?
ONLYOFFICE Docs 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 Docs free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and ONLYOFFICE Docs under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and ONLYOFFICE Docs with Docker?
SOGo: yes. ONLYOFFICE Docs: yes.