Baïkal vs Davis
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted groupware options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Baïkal
Lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server with web admin
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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
| Feature | Baïkal | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,258 | ★ 727 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar, iCloud |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Baïkal or Davis better?
Neither is universally better. Baïkal has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Baïkal and Davis free and open-source?
Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Davis under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baïkal and Davis with Docker?
Baïkal: yes. Davis: yes.