SOGo vs Twake Workplace
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 Workplace
Open-source digital workplace and collaboration suite
| Feature | SOGo | Twake Workplace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,143 | ★ 1,922 |
| First released | 2009 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Teams, Slack |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SOGo or Twake Workplace better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while Twake Workplace is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are SOGo and Twake Workplace free and open-source?
Yes. SOGo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twake Workplace under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SOGo and Twake Workplace with Docker?
SOGo: yes. Twake Workplace: yes.