Rallly vs Pollaris
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Rallly
Self-hosted meeting and event scheduling polls
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Pollaris
Polling tool to plan, organise and make decisions quickly
| Feature | Rallly | Pollaris |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Groupware | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0-only |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,206 | — |
| First released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Doodle, When2meet | Doodle, OpenSondage |
Why pick each one
Choose Pollaris if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Rallly or Pollaris better?
Rallly is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pollaris if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Rallly and Pollaris free and open-source?
Yes. Rallly is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pollaris under GPL-3.0-only. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rallly and Pollaris with Docker?
Rallly: yes. Pollaris: check the project docs for container support.