Cozy Contacts vs Davis
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted groupware options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cozy Contacts
Contacts management app for the Cozy personal server
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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
| Feature | Cozy Contacts | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11 | ★ 727 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Contacts | Google Calendar, iCloud |
Why pick each one
Choose Cozy Contacts if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Contacts or Davis better?
Davis is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cozy Contacts if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cozy Contacts and Davis free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy Contacts is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Davis under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy Contacts and Davis with Docker?
Cozy Contacts: check the project docs for container support. Davis: yes.