Tine vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Tine | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
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 Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Tine or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive 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 Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Tine is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tine and Twake Drive with Docker?
Tine: yes. Twake Drive: yes.