Framadate vs OpenSlides
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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OpenSlides
Presentation and assembly system for managing and projecting agenda,
| Feature | Framadate | OpenSlides |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | CECILL-B | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Shell |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 629 |
| First released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Doodle | — |
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 OpenSlides if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Shell
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Framadate or OpenSlides better?
Neither is universally better. OpenSlides 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 OpenSlides free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and OpenSlides under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and OpenSlides with Docker?
Framadate: yes. OpenSlides: yes.