HeyForm vs undb
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 | undb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,922 | ★ 2,968 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Typeform | Airtable |
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 undb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is HeyForm or undb better?
Neither is universally better. HeyForm has the larger community, while undb is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HeyForm and undb free and open-source?
Yes. HeyForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and undb under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HeyForm and undb with Docker?
HeyForm: yes. undb: yes.