Rowy vs undb
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Rowy | undb |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,832 | ★ 2,968 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Airtable | 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 undb if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Rowy or undb better?
Neither is universally better. Rowy has the larger community, while undb is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Rowy and undb free and open-source?
Yes. Rowy is licensed under MIT and undb under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rowy and undb with Docker?
Rowy: yes. undb: yes.