SOGo vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | SOGo | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2009 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are SOGo and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and Twake Drive with Docker?
SOGo: yes. Twake Drive: yes.