Davis vs DAViCal
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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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
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DAViCal
Server for sharing calendars and address books via DAV
| Feature | Davis | DAViCal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 727 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2020 | 2007 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange |
Why pick each one
Choose DAViCal if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis or DAViCal better?
Davis is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DAViCal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Davis and DAViCal free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and DAViCal under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and DAViCal with Docker?
Davis: yes. DAViCal: yes.