SOGo vs Openmeetings
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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Openmeetings
Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative
| Feature | SOGo | Openmeetings |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 686 |
| First released | 2009 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Openmeetings if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or Openmeetings better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Openmeetings is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SOGo and Openmeetings free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Openmeetings under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and Openmeetings with Docker?
SOGo: yes. Openmeetings: check the project docs for container support.