Tracim vs Twake Drive
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Tracim
Collaborative platform intended for team collaboration
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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Tracim | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 274 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Tracim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Tracim or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive has the larger community, while Tracim is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tracim and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Tracim is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later,LGPL-3.0-or-later,CC-BY-SA-2.5,MIT and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tracim and Twake Drive with Docker?
Tracim: check the project docs for container support. Twake Drive: yes.