Manage My Damn Life vs OpnForm
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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Manage My Damn Life
Manage my Damn Life (MMDL) is a self-hosted front end for managing
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OpnForm
Beautiful open-source form builder
| Feature | Manage My Damn Life | OpnForm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 620 | ★ 3,545 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Manage My Damn Life if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpnForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Manage My Damn Life or OpnForm better?
Neither is universally better. OpnForm has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Manage My Damn Life and OpnForm free and open-source?
Yes. Manage My Damn Life is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpnForm under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Manage My Damn Life and OpnForm with Docker?
Manage My Damn Life: yes. OpnForm: yes.