EteSync vs Tasks.org CalDAV Sync
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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Tasks.org CalDAV Sync
Open-source calendar and task sync client for Android
| Feature | EteSync | Tasks.org CalDAV Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Kotlin |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,765 | ★ 2,784 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar Sync, iCloud sync |
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 Tasks.org CalDAV Sync if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Kotlin
Frequently asked questions
Is EteSync or Tasks.org CalDAV Sync better?
Tasks.org CalDAV Sync is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider EteSync if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are EteSync and Tasks.org CalDAV Sync free and open-source?
Yes. EteSync is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tasks.org CalDAV Sync under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EteSync and Tasks.org CalDAV Sync with Docker?
EteSync: yes. Tasks.org CalDAV Sync: check the project docs for container support.