Tine vs LibreOffice Online
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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Tine
Professional open-source groupware and CRM
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LibreOffice Online
Browser-based office suite from the LibreOffice project
| Feature | Tine | LibreOffice Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | HTML | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 649 |
| First released | 2007 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft 365, Google Docs |
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 LibreOffice Online if…
- True open-source office
- Strong format support
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or LibreOffice Online better?
Neither is universally better. LibreOffice Online 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 LibreOffice Online free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LibreOffice Online under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and LibreOffice Online with Docker?
Tine: yes. LibreOffice Online: yes.