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Baïkal vs ETAR

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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 ET ETAR Open-source calendar server companion for events
FeatureBaïkalETAR
CategoryGroupwareCalendar & Contacts
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 3,258★ 2,565
First released20122016
ReplacesGoogle Calendar, iCloudGoogle Calendar

Why pick each one

Choose Baïkal if…

  • Simple and lightweight
  • Easy admin interface
Baïkal details

Choose ETAR if…

  • Open ecosystem
  • No vendor lock-in
ETAR details

Frequently asked questions

Is Baïkal or ETAR better?

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

Are Baïkal and ETAR free and open-source?

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

Can I run Baïkal and ETAR with Docker?

Baïkal: yes. ETAR: yes.

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