Framadate 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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Framadate
Online polling and meeting scheduling tool
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Nextcloud Tasks
CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud
| Feature | Framadate | Nextcloud Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | CECILL-B | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 701 |
| First released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Doodle | Google Tasks, Todoist |
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
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 Framadate or Nextcloud Tasks better?
Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Tasks has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Framadate and Nextcloud Tasks free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and Nextcloud Tasks under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and Nextcloud Tasks with Docker?
Framadate: yes. Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support.