HeyForm vs Univer
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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Univer
Full-stack framework for collaborative office docs
| Feature | HeyForm | Univer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,922 | ★ 14,069 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Typeform | Google Sheets, Microsoft Office |
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 Univer if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14.1k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is HeyForm or Univer better?
Neither is universally better. Univer has the larger community, while HeyForm is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HeyForm and Univer free and open-source?
Yes. HeyForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Univer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HeyForm and Univer with Docker?
HeyForm: yes. Univer: yes.