Cozy vs Baïkal
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
Personal cloud platform with contacts and calendar
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Baïkal
Lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server with web admin
| Feature | Cozy | Baïkal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,272 | ★ 3,258 |
| First released | 2016 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace | Google Calendar, iCloud |
Why pick each one
Choose Cozy if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy or Baïkal better?
Baïkal is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cozy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cozy and Baïkal free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Baïkal under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy and Baïkal with Docker?
Cozy: yes. Baïkal: yes.