Tine

Self-Hosted

Open-source groupware suite for team collaboration & productivity

Overview

Tine is an open-source groupware suite built for seamless team collaboration. It unifies essential tools—email, shared calendars, contacts, tasks, file storage, and project management—in one platform, plus built-in CRM for customer interactions. Deployable via Docker or traditional server setups, it supports LDAP integration, data encryption, and customization to fit business needs. Ideal for organizations prioritizing data privacy and self-hosting, Tine eliminates subscription costs while offering scalable solutions for remote or on-premise teams.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  tine:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: tine
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Unified collaboration tools (email, calendar, contacts)
Built-in CRM & project management
Self-hosted with Docker & LDAP support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Tine hard to install?

Tine offers Docker images for straightforward deployment, though traditional setups need Linux admin skills (web server, database). Official documentation provides detailed guides for both options, making it manageable for tech-savvy users.

? Is it a good alternative to Microsoft 365?

Yes—Tine provides core groupware tools like email, calendars, and tasks similar to Microsoft 365, with full data ownership via self-hosting. It lacks some advanced SaaS features (e.g., real-time co-editing) but is a cost-effective, privacy-centric choice.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Tine is open-source under the AGPLv3 license, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any licensing costs. You only incur expenses for hosting infrastructure if you choose to deploy it yourself.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Groupware

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ All-in-one platform reduces tool sprawl

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration knowledge
⊖ Smaller user community than mainstream alternatives
⊖ Lacks real-time document co-editing features