Teable vs WBO
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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WBO
Online collaborative whiteboard for sketching
| Feature | Teable | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,635 | ★ 2,627 |
| First released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Airtable | Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard |
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 WBO if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Teable or WBO better?
Neither is universally better. Teable has the larger community, while WBO is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Teable and WBO free and open-source?
Yes. Teable is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and WBO under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Teable and WBO with Docker?
Teable: yes. WBO: yes.