EteSync vs InfCloud
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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InfCloud
Web client for CalDAV and CardDAV servers
| Feature | EteSync | InfCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,765 | ★ 88 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar web |
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 InfCloud if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EteSync or InfCloud better?
Neither is universally better. EteSync has the larger community, while InfCloud is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EteSync and InfCloud free and open-source?
Yes. EteSync is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and InfCloud under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EteSync and InfCloud with Docker?
EteSync: yes. InfCloud: check the project docs for container support.