DAViCal vs Kontact
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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Kontact
Integrated personal information manager for KDE
| Feature | DAViCal | Kontact |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Outlook |
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 Kontact if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DAViCal or Kontact better?
Neither is universally better. DAViCal has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DAViCal and Kontact free and open-source?
Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Kontact under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DAViCal and Kontact with Docker?
DAViCal: yes. Kontact: check the project docs for container support.