Nextcloud Tasks 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 | Nextcloud Tasks | Xandikos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 701 | ★ 593 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Tasks, Todoist | Google Calendar, iCloud |
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
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 Nextcloud Tasks or Xandikos better?
Nextcloud Tasks is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Xandikos if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Nextcloud Tasks and Xandikos free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Xandikos under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and Xandikos with Docker?
Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. Xandikos: yes.