What is EGroupware?
EGroupware is an open-source collaborative software that provides a suite of tools for team communication, collaboration, and productivity. It offers a variety of modules including:
- Contacts - For managing contact lists and address books
- Calendar - A shared calendar with scheduling and event management tools
- Email - A group email tool with shared mailboxes and SMTP/IMAP features
- Wiki - For creating internal wikis to document projects and procedures
- Info/News - An internal news and announcements system
- Project Management - Tools for task management with Gantt charts
EGroupware uses a single sign-on system so users only need one set of credentials. It has an open API and extension system for adding new apps and modules. The software aims to be an all-in-one collaboration platform for teams and organizations to manage projects, communicate effectively, and improve productivity.
It handles user access controls, has activity logs, and encryption capabilities. EGroupware is built using open-source LAMP/WAMP technologies (Linux/Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP). This makes it cross-platform compatible. The self-hosted software can be installed on a server or local network.