Cozy vs Calcom Calendar
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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Calcom Calendar
Open-source scheduling and appointment booking platform
| Feature | Cozy | Calcom Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,272 | ★ 47,334 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Workspace | Calendly, Doodle |
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 Calcom Calendar better?
Calcom Calendar is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Cozy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cozy and Calcom Calendar free and open-source?
Yes. Cozy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Calcom Calendar under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cozy and Calcom Calendar with Docker?
Cozy: yes. Calcom Calendar: yes.