CodiMD vs x-spreadsheet
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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CodiMD
Realtime collaborative Markdown notes platform
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x-spreadsheet
Lightweight web-based spreadsheet component
| Feature | CodiMD | x-spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,127 | ★ 14,590 |
| First released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, HackMD | Microsoft Excel |
Why pick each one
Choose CodiMD if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Choose x-spreadsheet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 14.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is CodiMD or x-spreadsheet better?
x-spreadsheet is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider CodiMD if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CodiMD and x-spreadsheet free and open-source?
Yes. CodiMD is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and x-spreadsheet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CodiMD and x-spreadsheet with Docker?
CodiMD: yes. x-spreadsheet: check the project docs for container support.