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Nextcloud Tasks vs Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver

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 TA Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver Standards-compliant calendar and scheduling server
FeatureNextcloud TasksTasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver
CategoryCalendar & ContactsCalendar & Contacts
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentsourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 701★ 506
First released20162007
ReplacesGoogle Tasks, TodoistGoogle Calendar, Exchange

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 Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Tasks or Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver better?

Nextcloud Tasks is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Nextcloud Tasks and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver with Docker?

Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. Tasks.org Server alt nono Calendarserver: check the project docs for container support.

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