AgenDAV vs Horde Kronolith
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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AgenDAV
CalDAV web client with an Ajax interface
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Horde Kronolith
Calendar application from the Horde groupware suite
| Feature | AgenDAV | Horde Kronolith |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 811 | ★ 10 |
| First released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar | Google Calendar, Exchange |
Why pick each one
Choose AgenDAV if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Horde Kronolith if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is AgenDAV or Horde Kronolith better?
AgenDAV is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Horde Kronolith if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are AgenDAV and Horde Kronolith free and open-source?
Yes. AgenDAV is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Horde Kronolith under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AgenDAV and Horde Kronolith with Docker?
AgenDAV: yes. Horde Kronolith: check the project docs for container support.