SVG-edit 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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SVG-edit
Web-based SVG drawing editor working on any modern browser
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x-spreadsheet
Lightweight web-based spreadsheet component
| Feature | SVG-edit | x-spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,764 | ★ 14,590 |
| First released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Microsoft Excel |
Why pick each one
Choose SVG-edit if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 7.8k 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 SVG-edit or x-spreadsheet better?
Neither is universally better. x-spreadsheet has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are SVG-edit and x-spreadsheet free and open-source?
Yes. SVG-edit is licensed under MIT and x-spreadsheet under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SVG-edit and x-spreadsheet with Docker?
SVG-edit: check the project docs for container support. x-spreadsheet: check the project docs for container support.