Digiwall vs Radicale
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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Digiwall
Create multimedia collaborative walls for in-person or remote work
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Radicale
Simple, lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server
| Feature | Digiwall | Radicale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 4,877 |
| First released | 2020 | 2008 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Digiwall or Radicale better?
Radicale 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 Radicale free and open-source?
Yes. Digiwall is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Radicale under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Digiwall and Radicale with Docker?
Digiwall: check the project docs for container support. Radicale: yes.