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Nextcloud Tasks 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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NE Nextcloud Tasks CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud VS OP Open Event Server Self-hosted event management and ticketing backend
FeatureNextcloud TasksOpen Event Server
CategoryCalendar & ContactsCalendar & Contacts
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentsourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 701★ 3,006
First released20162016
ReplacesGoogle Tasks, TodoistEventbrite, Sched

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Tasks if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Nextcloud Tasks details

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
Open Event Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Tasks or Open Event Server better?

Neither is universally better. Open Event Server has the larger community, while Nextcloud Tasks is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Nextcloud Tasks and Open Event Server free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Open Event Server under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and Open Event Server with Docker?

Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. Open Event Server: yes.

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