DAViCal vs Twake Drive
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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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | DAViCal | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2007 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
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 Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is DAViCal or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Twake Drive 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 Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. DAViCal is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DAViCal and Twake Drive with Docker?
DAViCal: yes. Twake Drive: yes.