Easy!Appointments vs EGroupware
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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Easy!Appointments
Open-source web appointment scheduler
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EGroupware
Web-based groupware and team collaboration suite
| Feature | Easy!Appointments | EGroupware |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Groupware |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,306 | ★ 295 |
| First released | 2013 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Calendly, Acuity Scheduling | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy!Appointments or EGroupware better?
Easy!Appointments is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider EGroupware if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Easy!Appointments and EGroupware free and open-source?
Yes. Easy!Appointments is licensed under GPL-3.0 and EGroupware under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Easy!Appointments and EGroupware with Docker?
Easy!Appointments: yes. EGroupware: yes.