Tine vs OnlyOffice Community Server
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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OnlyOffice Community Server
Collaboration server pairing with the ONLYOFFICE editors
| Feature | Tine | OnlyOffice Community Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | HTML | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 3,153 |
| First released | 2007 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 |
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 OnlyOffice Community Server if…
- Integrated office portal
- Open source core
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or OnlyOffice Community Server better?
Neither is universally better. OnlyOffice Community Server has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tine and OnlyOffice Community Server free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OnlyOffice Community Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and OnlyOffice Community Server with Docker?
Tine: yes. OnlyOffice Community Server: yes.