Tine vs Openmeetings
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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Openmeetings
Video conferencing, instant messaging, whiteboard, collaborative
| Feature | Tine | Openmeetings |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | HTML | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 686 |
| First released | 2007 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | — |
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 Openmeetings if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or Openmeetings better?
Neither is universally better. Openmeetings has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tine and Openmeetings free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Openmeetings under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and Openmeetings with Docker?
Tine: yes. Openmeetings: check the project docs for container support.