EteSync vs Framadate
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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EteSync
End-to-end encrypted sync for contacts and calendars
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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
| Feature | EteSync | Framadate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | CECILL-B |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,765 | ★ 600 |
| First released | 2017 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Doodle |
Why pick each one
Choose EteSync if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
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 EteSync or Framadate better?
Neither is universally better. EteSync has the larger community, while Framadate is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EteSync and Framadate free and open-source?
Yes. EteSync is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Framadate under CECILL-B. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EteSync and Framadate with Docker?
EteSync: yes. Framadate: yes.