DAViCal vs SOGo
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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SOGo
Scalable groupware server with webmail, calendar and contacts
| Feature | DAViCal | SOGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Objective-C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 2,143 |
| First released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 |
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 SOGo better?
Neither is universally better. SOGo has the larger community, while DAViCal is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are DAViCal and SOGo free and open-source?
Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and SOGo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DAViCal and SOGo with Docker?
DAViCal: yes. SOGo: yes.