Davis 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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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
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Nextcloud Groupware
Mail, calendar and contacts bundle for Nextcloud
| Feature | Davis | Nextcloud Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | MIT | 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 | ★ 727 | ★ 1,169 |
| First released | 2020 | 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 Davis or Nextcloud Groupware better?
Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Groupware has the larger community, while Davis is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Davis and Nextcloud Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Groupware under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and Nextcloud Groupware with Docker?
Davis: yes. Nextcloud Groupware: yes.