Davis vs ZenTao
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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ZenTao
Open-source project and team collaboration platform
| Feature | Davis | ZenTao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 727 | ★ 1,665 |
| First released | 2020 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, iCloud | Jira, Confluence |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis or ZenTao better?
Neither is universally better. ZenTao 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 ZenTao free and open-source?
Yes. Davis is licensed under MIT and ZenTao under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Davis and ZenTao with Docker?
Davis: yes. ZenTao: yes.