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Baïkal vs DAViCal

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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BA Baïkal Lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server with web admin VS DA DAViCal Server for sharing calendars and address books via DAV
FeatureBaïkalDAViCal
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 3,258★ 200
First released20122007
ReplacesGoogle Calendar, iCloudGoogle Calendar, Microsoft Exchange

Why pick each one

Choose Baïkal if…

  • Simple and lightweight
  • Easy admin interface
Baïkal details

Choose DAViCal if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
DAViCal details

Frequently asked questions

Is Baïkal or DAViCal better?

Baïkal is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DAViCal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Baïkal and DAViCal free and open-source?

Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and DAViCal under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Baïkal and DAViCal with Docker?

Baïkal: yes. DAViCal: yes.

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