AgenDAV vs Xandikos
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | AgenDAV | Xandikos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 811 | ★ 593 |
| First released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Calendar | Google Calendar, iCloud |
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 Xandikos if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is AgenDAV or Xandikos better?
Neither is universally better. AgenDAV has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are AgenDAV and Xandikos free and open-source?
Yes. AgenDAV is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Xandikos under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AgenDAV and Xandikos with Docker?
AgenDAV: yes. Xandikos: yes.