Deploy Cal.com - No Database on Your Own Server
The open-source Calendly alternative.
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What is Cal.com - No Database?
The open-source Calendly alternative.
Self-Host Cal.com - No Database
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
call_only:
image: calcom/cal.com:v2.5.4
environment:
CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY: secret
DATABASE_DIRECT_URL: postgresql://user:password@database:5432/calendso
DATABASE_HOST: database:5432
DATABASE_URL: postgresql://user:password@database:5432/calendso
EMAIL_FROM: notifications@example.com
EMAIL_SERVER_HOST: smtp.example.com
EMAIL_SERVER_PASSWORD: email_password
EMAIL_SERVER_PORT: email_password
EMAIL_SERVER_USER: email_user
GOOGLE_API_CREDENTIALS: "{}"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET: secret
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL: http://call_only.your-domain.com
NODE_ENV: production
POSTGRES_DB: calendso
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: password
POSTGRES_USER: user
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:3000
Why Self-Host Cal.com - No Database?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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