- GitHub stars
- 3,334
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 0.12.1
5 August 2026 - Last commit
- 13 August 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
28 commits
Replaces
Paid products Baïkal can stand in for.
How to self-host Baïkal
Baïkal runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Baïkal free?
Yes. Baïkal is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Baïkal?
Yes. Baïkal runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Baïkal replace?
People use Baïkal instead of Google Calendar or Google Contacts.
Is Baïkal still maintained?
The last change to Baïkal's code was on 13 August 2026, with 28 commits in the last 12 months.
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