DAViCal vs Horde Groupware
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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Horde Groupware
PHP groupware suite with webmail and calendaring
| Feature | DAViCal | Horde Groupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 243 |
| First released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Exchange |
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
Choose Horde Groupware if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DAViCal or Horde Groupware better?
Neither is universally better. Horde Groupware 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 Horde Groupware free and open-source?
Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Horde Groupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DAViCal and Horde Groupware with Docker?
DAViCal: yes. Horde Groupware: check the project docs for container support.