Group-Office vs Invenio
Group-Office
group-office.comInvenio
inveniosoftware.orgSide by side
| Figure | Group-Office | Invenio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €12/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Document Management Software | 8.9 (#5) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
| Notable limit | The hosted Online plan includes 5 GB storage per user, with extra storage offered in monthly blocks. | Invenio Framework is a code library for building applications, while InvenioRDM is the repository application intended for use as a repository solution. |
| Open source | Yes | Invenio products are free open source software, and Invenio Framework is licensed under MIT. |
| Security | The privacy policy lists SSL encryption, one-time-password two-factor authentication, fail2ban, IP address access control, and regular software security tests. | The maker says Invenio was created with security and long-term preservation in mind, and the framework supports OAuth or SSO authentication and fine-grained access rights. |
| Support | The Professional self-hosted plan includes helpdesk support from 9 to 5 CET/CEST, and service contracts list weekday phone support from 9 to 17. | Community help is available through chat, a forum, GitHub issues, events, and training; the maker also lists providers offering commercial hosting or services. |
Plans
Group-Office
- CommunityFree
- Professional€439, paid once
- Professional updates€219 a year
- Online€12 a month
- Community (self-hosted)Free
- Billing add-on€219, paid once
- Document Search add-on€299, paid once
- Professional (self-hosted)€439, paid once
In their own words
Group-Office
Group-Office is open-source groupware and CRM software for collaboration and business tools. Teams can co-edit documents, schedule meetings, and communicate through chat or video conferencing. Its CRM includes shared address books, newsletters, and support tickets submitted by website or email. Project tools cover task and file tracking, time tracking, reporting, and invoicing project work and time.
Document editing and file management integrate with OnlyOffice, Collabora Online, and Office 365. Finance supports online payments such as Mollie and PayPal, plus ZUGFeRD, XRechnung, and UBL e-invoicing formats. Group-Office synchronizes email, contacts, calendars, notes, and tasks with native apps on iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows using IMAP, Microsoft ActiveSync, CalDAV, CardDAV, and WebDAV. Customers can self-host on their own server or use the hosted service, which the company says is hosted in the Netherlands. The hosted Online plan costs €12.00 per month and includes 5 GB storage per user. Group-Office was founded in 2003 and is based in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Invenio
Invenio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.