Framadate vs Rallly
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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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
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Rallly
Self-hosted meeting and event scheduling polls
| Feature | Framadate | Rallly |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Groupware |
| License | CECILL-B | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 5,206 |
| First released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Doodle | Doodle, When2meet |
Why pick each one
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 Framadate or Rallly better?
Neither is universally better. Rallly has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Framadate and Rallly free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and Rallly under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and Rallly with Docker?
Framadate: yes. Rallly: yes.