Baïkal vs Easy!Appointments
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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Easy!Appointments
Open-source web appointment scheduler
| Feature | Baïkal | Easy!Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,258 | ★ 4,306 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Calendly, Acuity Scheduling |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Baïkal or Easy!Appointments better?
Neither is universally better. Easy!Appointments has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Baïkal and Easy!Appointments free and open-source?
Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Easy!Appointments under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baïkal and Easy!Appointments with Docker?
Baïkal: yes. Easy!Appointments: yes.