Claper 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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Claper
The ultimate tool to interact with your audience (alternative to
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
| Feature | Claper | Framadate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | CECILL-B |
| Language | Elixir | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 773 | ★ 600 |
| First released | 2026 | 2011 |
| Replaces | — | Doodle |
Why pick each one
Choose Claper if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Elixir
- 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 Claper or Framadate better?
Neither is universally better. Claper 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 Claper and Framadate free and open-source?
Yes. Claper is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Framadate under CECILL-B. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Claper and Framadate with Docker?
Claper: yes. Framadate: yes.