Horde Groupware 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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Horde Groupware
PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Horde Groupware | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 243 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2003 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Exchange | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Horde Groupware if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 Horde Groupware or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Horde Groupware and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Horde Groupware is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Horde Groupware and Twake Drive with Docker?
Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support. Twake Drive: yes.