DAViCal vs Radicale
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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DAViCal
Server for sharing calendars and address books via DAV
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Radicale
Simple, lightweight CalDAV and CardDAV server
| Feature | DAViCal | Radicale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 4,877 |
| First released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange | Google Calendar, iCloud |
Why pick each one
Choose DAViCal if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DAViCal or Radicale better?
Radicale is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider DAViCal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are DAViCal and Radicale free and open-source?
Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Radicale under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DAViCal and Radicale with Docker?
DAViCal: yes. Radicale: yes.