Baïkal vs Nextcloud Groupware
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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Nextcloud Groupware
Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
| Feature | Baïkal | Nextcloud Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,258 | ★ 1,169 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Groupware if…
- Tight Nextcloud integration
- Standards-based sync
Frequently asked questions
Is Baïkal or Nextcloud Groupware better?
Baïkal is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nextcloud Groupware if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Baïkal and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Groupware under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baïkal and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?
Baïkal: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.