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Manage My Damn Life vs Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver

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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MA Manage My Damn Life Manage my Damn Life (MMDL) is a self-hosted front end for managing VS TA Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver Standards-compliant calendar and scheduling server
FeatureManage My Damn LifeTasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver
CategoryCalendar & ContactsCalendar & Contacts
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 620★ 506
First released20262007
Replaces—Google Calendar, Exchange

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
Manage My Damn Life details

Choose Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver details

Frequently asked questions

Is Manage My Damn Life or Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver better?

Manage My Damn Life is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Manage My Damn Life and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver free and open-source?

Yes. Manage My Damn Life is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Manage My Damn Life and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver with Docker?

Manage My Damn Life: yes. Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver: check the project docs for container support.

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