Baïkal vs Kopano Groupware Core
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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Kopano Groupware Core
Open-source collaboration platform with Outlook support
| Feature | Baïkal | Kopano Groupware Core |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,258 | ★ 60 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Microsoft Exchange |
Why pick each one
Choose Kopano Groupware Core if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Baïkal or Kopano Groupware Core better?
Baïkal is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kopano Groupware Core if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Baïkal and Kopano Groupware Core free and open-source?
Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kopano Groupware Core under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baïkal and Kopano Groupware Core with Docker?
Baïkal: yes. Kopano Groupware Core: yes.