HeyForm vs SVG-edit
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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HeyForm
Open-source conversational form builder
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SVG-edit
Web-based SVG drawing editor working on any modern browser
| Feature | HeyForm | SVG-edit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,922 | ★ 7,764 |
| 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 SVG-edit if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 7.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is HeyForm or SVG-edit better?
Neither is universally better. HeyForm has the larger community, while SVG-edit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HeyForm and SVG-edit free and open-source?
Yes. HeyForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SVG-edit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HeyForm and SVG-edit with Docker?
HeyForm: yes. SVG-edit: check the project docs for container support.