Framadate vs Meeting scheduler nono Booked

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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FeatureFramadateMeeting scheduler nono Booked
CategoryCalendar & ContactsCalendar & Contacts
LicenseCECILL-BGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerbare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 600★ 779
First released20112011
ReplacesDoodleSkedda, Acuity Scheduling

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
Framadate details

Choose Meeting scheduler nono Booked if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Meeting scheduler nono Booked details

Frequently asked questions

Is Framadate or Meeting scheduler nono Booked better?

Neither is universally better. Meeting scheduler nono Booked has the larger community, while Framadate is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Framadate and Meeting scheduler nono Booked free and open-source?

Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and Meeting scheduler nono Booked under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Framadate and Meeting scheduler nono Booked with Docker?

Framadate: yes. Meeting scheduler nono Booked: yes.

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