OpnForm vs Seatsurfing
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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OpnForm
Beautiful open-source form builder
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Seatsurfing
Webbased app to book seats, desks and rooms for offices
| Feature | OpnForm | Seatsurfing |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,545 | ★ 304 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose OpnForm if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Choose Seatsurfing if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpnForm or Seatsurfing better?
Neither is universally better. OpnForm has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpnForm and Seatsurfing free and open-source?
Yes. OpnForm is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Seatsurfing under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpnForm and Seatsurfing with Docker?
OpnForm: yes. Seatsurfing: yes.