Group Office
Self-HostedOpen-source groupware suite for team collaboration and productivity
Overview
Group Office is an open-source groupware platform integrating email, calendar, contacts, tasks, file management, and project tools in one place. It supports self-hosting via Docker or LAMP stack, giving teams full control over data privacy. The platform offers role-based access control, mobile-responsive design, and integrations with Nextcloud, LDAP, and more. Ideal for small to medium teams, it includes a free community edition and paid professional tiers with advanced features like CRM and priority support.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
group_office:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: group-office
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Integrated email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and file management
- Role-based access control and team collaboration tools
- Docker deployment support and LAMP stack compatibility
- Mobile-responsive interface and third-party integrations (Nextcloud, LDAP)
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Group Office hard to install?
Group Office can be installed via Docker (simplest method) or manually on a LAMP stack. Docker deployments use pre-built images for quick setup, while manual installs require configuring Apache/Nginx, PHP, and MySQL. Official documentation provides step-by-step guides for both processes.
? Is it a good alternative to Microsoft 365?
Yes—Group Office’s community edition offers core groupware features (email, calendar, files) similar to Microsoft 365, but with self-hosting control for data privacy. The professional edition adds advanced tools like CRM and project management, making it a strong alternative for teams preferring on-premises solutions.
? Is it completely free?
The Community Edition is free and open-source (GPLv3), including essential groupware tools. The Professional Edition, which offers CRM, project management, priority support, and more, requires a paid per-user license.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosting options
- ⊕ No mandatory subscription (free community edition)
- ⊕ Comprehensive groupware feature set for teams
Cons
- ⊖ Technical setup required for manual installations
- ⊖ Advanced features (CRM, project management) need paid license
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve for complex configurations