Framadate vs OpnForm
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Framadate | OpnForm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | CECILL-B | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 600 | ★ 3,545 |
| 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 OpnForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Framadate or OpnForm better?
Neither is universally better. OpnForm 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 OpnForm free and open-source?
Yes. Framadate is licensed under CECILL-B and OpnForm under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Framadate and OpnForm with Docker?
Framadate: yes. OpnForm: yes.