Tine vs Horde Groupware
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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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
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Horde Groupware
PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
| Feature | Tine | Horde Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | HTML | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft Exchange |
Why pick each one
Choose Tine if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Choose Horde Groupware if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or Horde Groupware better?
Neither is universally better. Horde Groupware has the larger community, while Tine is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tine and Horde Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Horde Groupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and Horde Groupware with Docker?
Tine: yes. Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support.