Nextcloud Tasks vs ETAR
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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Nextcloud Tasks
CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud
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ETAR
Open-source calendar server companion for events
| Feature | Nextcloud Tasks | ETAR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 701 | ★ 2,565 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Tasks, Todoist | Google Calendar |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Tasks or ETAR better?
Neither is universally better. ETAR 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 ETAR free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ETAR under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and ETAR with Docker?
Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. ETAR: yes.