EteSync vs Nextcloud Tasks
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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Nextcloud Tasks
CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud
| Feature | EteSync | Nextcloud Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,765 | ★ 701 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Tasks, Todoist |
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 Nextcloud Tasks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EteSync or Nextcloud Tasks better?
Neither is universally better. EteSync has the larger community, while Nextcloud Tasks is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are EteSync and Nextcloud Tasks free and open-source?
Yes. EteSync is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Tasks under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EteSync and Nextcloud Tasks with Docker?
EteSync: yes. Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support.