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Baïkal vs SliceFocus
Both stand on calendar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Baïkal provides self-hosted calendar and contact services with broad CalDAV and CardDAV client compatibility. Installation and upgrades require server administration, database management, and careful backups.
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SliceFocus combines time blocking, Pomodoro controls, calendar exchange, reminders, and category-based progress tracking. Its free iPhone and Mac availability makes it suitable for users who want these planning tools without a subscription.
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| Baïkal | SliceFocus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sabre.io | slicefocus.app |
| On calendar apps | #58 of 194 | #54 of 194 |
Baïkal: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU GPL v3
- Supports two-way calendar synchronization
- Works with major CalDAV and CardDAV clients
- Stores data in three database options
- Provides a web administration interface
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting
- Needs PHP and Apache or Nginx
- Requires MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite
- Docker instructions are unofficial
SliceFocus: what it does well
- Free plan with no subscription required
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Automatic next-block starts
- Custom categories with multiple tags
- Focus trends by category
What to know first
- Available only on iPhone and Mac
- Notifications are optional settings
- Uses a 24-hour circle planning model
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