Thunderbird Appointment vs Framadate
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Thunderbird Appointment
Self-hostable scheduling tool for booking meetings
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
| Feature | Thunderbird Appointment | Framadate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | MPL-2.0 | CECILL-B |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 547 | ★ 600 |
| First released | 2023 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Calendly, Doodle | Doodle |
Why pick each one
Choose Thunderbird Appointment if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Framadate if…
- Released under the CECILL-B license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderbird Appointment or Framadate better?
Framadate is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Thunderbird Appointment if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Thunderbird Appointment and Framadate free and open-source?
Yes. Thunderbird Appointment is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Framadate under CECILL-B. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Thunderbird Appointment and Framadate with Docker?
Thunderbird Appointment: yes. Framadate: yes.