Framadate vs Open Event Server
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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Open Event Server
Self-hosted event management and ticketing backend
| Feature | Framadate | Open Event Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | CECILL-B | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 3,006 |
| First released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Doodle | Eventbrite, Sched |
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 Open Event Server if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Framadate or Open Event Server better?
Neither is universally better. Open Event Server 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 Open Event Server free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and Open Event Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and Open Event Server with Docker?
Framadate: yes. Open Event Server: yes.