Spacedeck vs Teable
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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Spacedeck
Real time, collaborative whiteboard application with rich media
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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
| Feature | Spacedeck | Teable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 20 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,132 | ★ 21,635 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose Spacedeck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Teable if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacedeck or Teable better?
Neither is universally better. Teable has the larger community, while Spacedeck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Spacedeck and Teable free and open-source?
Yes. Spacedeck is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only and Teable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Spacedeck and Teable with Docker?
Spacedeck: check the project docs for container support. Teable: yes.