InfCloud vs ETAR
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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InfCloud
Web client for CalDAV and CardDAV servers
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ETAR
Open-source calendar server companion for events
| Feature | InfCloud | ETAR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 88 | ★ 2,565 |
| First released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar web | Google Calendar |
Why pick each one
Choose InfCloud if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is InfCloud or ETAR better?
Neither is universally better. ETAR has the larger community, while InfCloud is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are InfCloud and ETAR free and open-source?
Yes. InfCloud is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ETAR under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InfCloud and ETAR with Docker?
InfCloud: check the project docs for container support. ETAR: yes.