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Business Calendar 2 vs DAViCal

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.

Business Calendar 2

Free plan Android

Business Calendar 2 offers broad scheduling views, input helpers, widgets, and synchronization in an Android app. Check the Pro requirements and the Google Play privacy disclosure before choosing it.

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DAViCal

Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+4

DAViCal provides a free, self-hosted CalDAV server with sharing, delegation, scheduling, and broad client access. Its server requirements and administration responsibilities make deployment planning important.

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The facts

Business Calendar 2DAViCal
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroidAPI, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerBusiness Calendar 2Not published
Websiteappgenix-software.comdavical.org
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Business Calendar 2: what it does well

  • Six calendar and task views
  • Two-way calendar synchronization
  • Seven widgets with extensive customization
  • Templates, autocomplete, and voice input
  • Chromebook optimization

What to know first

  • Android only
  • Free plan includes ads and in-app purchases
  • Some features require Pro
  • Google Play reports no data encryption

DAViCal: what it does well

  • Free Software under GPL
  • Shared calendar editing
  • Free/busy meeting scheduling
  • LDAP authentication documented
  • Access to calendars and address books

What to know first

  • Self-hosted deployment required
  • Windows use not recommended
  • Read-write WebDAV not recommended
  • Requires PHP and PostgreSQL

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