AgenDAV vs Open Event Server
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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Open Event Server
Self-hosted event management and ticketing backend
| Feature | AgenDAV | Open Event Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 811 | ★ 3,006 |
| First released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar | Eventbrite, Sched |
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 Open Event Server if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is AgenDAV or Open Event Server better?
Neither is universally better. Open Event Server has the larger community, while AgenDAV is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AgenDAV and Open Event Server free and open-source?
Yes. AgenDAV is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Open Event Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AgenDAV and Open Event Server with Docker?
AgenDAV: yes. Open Event Server: yes.