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DAViCal vs Rallly

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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DA DAViCal Server for sharing calendars and address books via DAV VS RA Rallly Self-hosted meeting and event scheduling polls
FeatureDAViCalRallly
CategoryGroupwareGroupware
LicenseGPL-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 200★ 5,206
First released20072015
ReplacesGoogle Calendar, Microsoft ExchangeDoodle, When2meet

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
DAViCal details

Choose Rallly if…

  • Simple and focused
  • Pleasant UX
Rallly details

Frequently asked questions

Is DAViCal or Rallly better?

Rallly 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 Rallly free and open-source?

Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Rallly under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DAViCal and Rallly with Docker?

DAViCal: yes. Rallly: yes.

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