Baïkal

What is Baïkal?

Baïkal is a lightweight, open-source CalDAV and CardDAV server built on the sabre/dav framework. It enables users to self-host their calendar and contact data with a straightforward web-based administrative interface for managing users, address books, and calendars. The server requires only a basic PHP-capable hosting environment and supports both MySQL and SQLite databases, making it accessible to users with modest server resources. Baïkal is compatible with a broad range of clients, including iOS, macOS, Android (via DAVx5), Mozilla Thunderbird, and any application supporting the CalDAV and CardDAV standards. Baïkal is designed for users seeking to maintain privacy and control over their calendar and contact information by hosting these services independently rather than relying on third-party providers. The project is free software released under the GNU GPL v3 license and is maintained by Net Gusto and fruux alongside community contributors. The platform combines the robust backend capabilities of sabre/dav with an easy-to-use administrative interface, simplifying setup and ongoing management. Installation and configuration documentation is available on the project website, along with troubleshooting guides and tutorials for integrating Baïkal with various calendar and contact applications.