croodle vs Framadate
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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croodle
Web application to schedule a date or to do a poll on a general topics
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
| Feature | croodle | Framadate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | MIT | CECILL-B |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 213 | ★ 600 |
| First released | 2025 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Doodle, OpenSondage | Doodle |
Why pick each one
Choose croodle if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 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 croodle or Framadate better?
Framadate is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider croodle if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are croodle and Framadate free and open-source?
Yes. croodle is licensed under MIT and Framadate under CECILL-B. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run croodle and Framadate with Docker?
croodle: check the project docs for container support. Framadate: yes.