EteSync vs Davis
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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EteSync
End-to-end encrypted sync for contacts and calendars
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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
| Feature | EteSync | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,765 | ★ 727 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar, iCloud |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is EteSync or Davis better?
Neither is universally better. EteSync has the larger community, while Davis is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EteSync and Davis free and open-source?
Yes. EteSync is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Davis under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EteSync and Davis with Docker?
EteSync: yes. Davis: yes.