Davis vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Davis | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 727 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive 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 Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and Twake Drive with Docker?
Davis: yes. Twake Drive: yes.