Baïkal vs Nextcloud Deck
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 Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Baïkal | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,258 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Baïkal or Nextcloud Deck 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 Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Baïkal is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Baïkal and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Baïkal: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.