Davis vs AgenDAV
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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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
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AgenDAV
CalDAV web client with an Ajax interface
| Feature | Davis | AgenDAV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 727 | ★ 811 |
| First released | 2020 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar |
Why pick each one
Choose AgenDAV if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis or AgenDAV better?
Neither is universally better. AgenDAV 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 AgenDAV free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and AgenDAV under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and AgenDAV with Docker?
Davis: yes. AgenDAV: yes.