A simple, free calendar and contact server for CalDAV and CardDAV
DAViCal
A CalDAV and CardDAV server for shared calendars and contacts
About DAViCal
DAViCal is a free, open-source server for calendar sharing and address books, implementing the CalDAV and CardDAV protocols with a PostgreSQL database as its store. Users manage calendars and contacts through standard clients on desktop and mobile, while administrators control sharing and permissions through a web interface. Written in PHP and released under the GPL, DAViCal suits organizations, families and self-hosters who want standards-based calendar and contact sync without depending on a cloud provider.
DAViCal website preview
Live preview of davical.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
DAViCal: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers caldav, carddav, calendar, contacts — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
DAViCal pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | davical.org |
DAViCal key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: caldav, carddav, calendar, contacts
- Official site: davical.org
DAViCal FAQ
How much does DAViCal cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (davical.org).
What is DAViCal used for?
A CalDAV and CardDAV server for shared calendars and contacts Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: caldav, carddav, calendar, contacts.
Where can I try DAViCal?
On its official site, davical.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
DAViCal vs alternatives
| DAViCal | Radicale | AgenDAV | Harmonizely | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | caldav, carddav, calendar, contacts | caldav, carddav, calendar, self hosted | calendar, caldav, web, client | meeting scheduling, caldav, calendar |
| Official site | davical.org | radicale.org | agendav.github.io | harmonizely.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside DAViCal, it includes Radicale, CSA Admin, Hive-Pal, Admidio.
Alternatives to DAViCal
Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with DAViCal — worth comparing before you commit:
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Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: Radicale — A simple, free calendar and contact server for CalDAV and CardDAV; CSA Admin — Web application to manage Community Supported Agriculture organizations; Hive-Pal — Mobile-first beekeeping management for hives, inspections and queen records.
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