HeyForm vs My Mind
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | HeyForm | My Mind |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,922 | ★ 3,365 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Typeform | — |
Why pick each one
Choose HeyForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.9k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose My Mind if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is HeyForm or My Mind better?
Neither is universally better. HeyForm has the larger community, while My Mind is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HeyForm and My Mind free and open-source?
Yes. HeyForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and My Mind under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HeyForm and My Mind with Docker?
HeyForm: yes. My Mind: check the project docs for container support.