Rowy vs SVG Editor
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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Rowy
Spreadsheet-like UI for Firestore databases
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SVG Editor
Online editor to create and manipulate SVG paths
| Feature | Rowy | SVG Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,832 | ★ 5,268 |
| First released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Airtable | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Rowy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose SVG Editor if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Rowy or SVG Editor better?
Neither is universally better. Rowy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Rowy and SVG Editor free and open-source?
Yes. Rowy is licensed under MIT and SVG Editor under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rowy and SVG Editor with Docker?
Rowy: yes. SVG Editor: check the project docs for container support.