Davis 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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Davis
Modern admin interface for sabre/dav CalDAV server
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ETAR
Open-source calendar server companion for events
| Feature | Davis | ETAR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 727 | ★ 2,565 |
| First released | 2020 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Calendar |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis or ETAR better?
Neither is universally better. ETAR 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 ETAR free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and ETAR under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and ETAR with Docker?
Davis: yes. ETAR: yes.