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Digiwall 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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DI Digiwall Create multimedia collaborative walls for in-person or remote work VS BA Baïkal Lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server with web admin
FeatureDigiwallBaïkal
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageNodejsPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars—★ 3,258
First released20202012
Replaces—Google Calendar, iCloud

Why pick each one

Choose Digiwall if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Nodejs
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Digiwall details

Choose Baïkal if…

  • Simple and lightweight
  • Easy admin interface
Baïkal details

Frequently asked questions

Is Digiwall or Baïkal better?

Baïkal is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Digiwall if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Digiwall and Baïkal free and open-source?

Yes. Digiwall is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Baïkal under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Digiwall and Baïkal with Docker?

Digiwall: check the project docs for container support. Baïkal: yes.

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