ONLYOFFICE Groups replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseApache-2.0
runsyour server
installDeploy the official ONLYOFFICE Community Server Docker image, normally alongside Document Server and Mail Server as needed
dataGroupware records live in the deployment's relational database and users' documents/attachments live on persistent server storage; Docker deployments mount host directories for data, logs, and configuration.
setupThe product is an office suite rather than a small project app: a usable deployment brings Docker, persistent volumes, a database, domains/TLS, mail settings, and often separate Document Server services.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Projects, discussions, files, calendars, milestones, and time tracking in one enormous self-hosted office
the catchONLYOFFICE Groups replaces Basecamp's deliberate calm with an enormous office suite whose setup, permissions, and menus are far more complex and whose automatic check-ins are less central.
the verdict →all Basecamp alternatives →
Milestones, timesheets, reports, and view-only client guests; the price is running an office suite
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $300/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
