Kontact 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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Kontact
Integrated personal information manager for KDE
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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Kontact | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2004 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Outlook | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Kontact if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- 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 Kontact or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive has the larger community, while Kontact is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kontact and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Kontact 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 Kontact and Twake Drive with Docker?
Kontact: check the project docs for container support. Twake Drive: yes.