Teable vs Univer
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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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
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Univer
Full-stack framework for collaborative office docs
| Feature | Teable | Univer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | source, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,635 | ★ 14,069 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Airtable | Google Sheets, Microsoft Office |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Univer if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14.1k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Teable or Univer better?
Teable is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Univer if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Teable and Univer free and open-source?
Yes. Teable is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Univer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Teable and Univer with Docker?
Teable: yes. Univer: yes.