Christmas Community vs Open Event Server
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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Christmas Community
Create a simple place for your entire family to use to find gifts that
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Open Event Server
Self-hosted event management and ticketing backend
| Feature | Christmas Community | Open Event Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 422 | ★ 3,006 |
| First released | 2020 | 2016 |
| Replaces | — | Eventbrite, Sched |
Why pick each one
Choose Christmas Community if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Open Event Server if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas Community or Open Event Server better?
Neither is universally better. Open Event Server has the larger community, while Christmas Community is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Christmas Community and Open Event Server free and open-source?
Yes. Christmas Community is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Open Event Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Christmas Community and Open Event Server with Docker?
Christmas Community: yes. Open Event Server: yes.