Bracket 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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Bracket
Flexible tournament system to build a tournament setup, add teams,
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
| Feature | Bracket | Framadate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | CECILL-B |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,709 | ★ 600 |
| First released | 2025 | 2011 |
| Replaces | — | Doodle |
Why pick each one
Choose Bracket if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
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 Bracket or Framadate better?
Neither is universally better. Bracket has the larger community, while Framadate is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bracket and Framadate free and open-source?
Yes. Bracket is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Framadate under CECILL-B. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bracket and Framadate with Docker?
Bracket: yes. Framadate: yes.