Tine vs Nextcloud Deck
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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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Tine | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2007 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Trello |
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 Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or Nextcloud Deck better?
Nextcloud Deck is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tine if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Tine and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Tine: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.