Baïkal - Lightweight CalDAV+CardDAV Server
Baïkal is a robust and lightweight server solution designed for managing calendars and contacts through the CalDAV and CardDAV protocols. It offers a user-friendly web interface that simplifies the management of users, address books, and calendars. Baïkal is engineered for speed and simplicity, requiring only a basic PHP-capable server for installation. It supports data storage in both MySQL and SQLite databases, providing flexibility for different hosting environments.
Key Features
- Seamless Compatibility: Works effortlessly with a wide range of devices and applications, including iOS, macOS, DAVx⁵ on Android, Mozilla Thunderbird, and other CalDAV/CardDAV-compatible software.
- Privacy Focused: Allows users to host their own calendars and contacts, ensuring data privacy and control.
- Easy Management: Features an intuitive administrative interface for straightforward user and data management, powered by sabre/dav.
- Open Source: Freely available under the GNU GPL v3 license, with active development and contributions from Net Gusto, fruux, and a global community of developers.
Use Cases
Baïkal is ideal for individuals, small businesses, or organizations looking to self-host their calendar and contact data. It caters to privacy-conscious users who prefer to manage their own data rather than relying on third-party services. Whether you're syncing calendars across personal devices or managing shared address books for a team, Baïkal provides a reliable and accessible solution.
Unique Selling Points
- Lightweight Design: Minimal server requirements make it easy to deploy on almost any hosting environment.
- Cross-Platform Support: Ensures accessibility from virtually any device or application supporting CalDAV/CardDAV.
- Community-Driven: Benefits from continuous improvements and support from an active open-source community.
