EGroupware vs ONLYOFFICE Workspace

EGroupware8.8Visit ONLYOFFICE Workspace8.7Visit

Higher score EGroupware #5 in Unified Workspaces Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EGroupware

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ONLYOFFICE Workspace #6 in Unified Workspaces Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ONLYOFFICE

• EGroupware fits best

  Organizations seeking open-source groupware breadth

• ONLYOFFICE Workspace fits best

  Small businesses needing affordable workspace basics

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Side by side

Feature	EGroupware 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ONLYOFFICE Workspace 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Unified Workspaces Software	#6 in Unified Workspaces Software
Best for	Organizations seeking open-source groupware breadth	Small businesses needing affordable workspace basics
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€21.90/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Linux, Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EGroupware 0/3 · ONLYOFFICE Workspace 3/3
Knowledge management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Task management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Workspace customization	Not checked yet	Moderate
Communication tools	Not checked yet	chat, forums, blogs
Listed integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines calendars, email, files, projects, CRM, and ticketing. Supports self-hosting as well as cloud deployment. Connects through CalDAV, ActiveSync, and Outlook synchronizer.	Combines document editing, file management, projects and CRM Includes calendars, mail and community communication features Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with mobile apps
Cons	Community Edition is described as having basic functionality. eCloud plans require a minimum of 2 concurrent users. Displayed package prices exclude VAT and may not show the full charge.	Full collaboration modules are listed for Business plans Enterprise deployment and licensing are a separate plan Cloud prices and included limits can vary by region
Our verdict	EGroupware brings shared calendars, contacts, tasks, projects, email, file management, CRM, ticketing, workflows, chat, video meetings, and online document editing into one groupware platform. It is aimed at businesses, public… Read the review →	ONLYOFFICE Workspace brings office editing and business collaboration tools together for organizations that want more than document storage in one workspace. It includes online document, spreadsheet and presentation editing, file… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EGroupware — where it wins

  • Combines calendars, email, files, projects, CRM, and ticketing.
  • Supports self-hosting as well as cloud deployment.
  • Connects through CalDAV, ActiveSync, and Outlook synchronizer.

  Where it doesn't

  • Community Edition is described as having basic functionality.
  • eCloud plans require a minimum of 2 concurrent users.
  • Displayed package prices exclude VAT and may not show the full charge.

• ONLYOFFICE Workspace — where it wins

  • Combines document editing, file management, projects and CRM
  • Includes calendars, mail and community communication features
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Full collaboration modules are listed for Business plans
  • Enterprise deployment and licensing are a separate plan
  • Cloud prices and included limits can vary by region

• EGroupware8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad workspace for organizations that want cloud hosting or self-hosting.

  Visit EGroupwareFull verdict →
• ONLYOFFICE Workspace8.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad workspace suite for teams that want office tools and business modules together.

  Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict →