Gathio

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted tool for scheduling polls and events

Overview

Gathio is an open-source self-hosted platform for creating event polls and scheduling meetings. Users can generate time-based polls, share links for participants to vote on preferred slots, and finalize event times easily. It supports time zone awareness for global teams, participant comments for context, and exportable results. Deployment is simplified via Docker—pull the image, configure basic settings (like database), and run the container. Ideal for those prioritizing data privacy and full control over scheduling workflows without relying on third-party SaaS tools.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  gathio:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: gathio
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Create time-based event polls for scheduling
Time zone aware to support global participants
Dockerized deployment for quick self-hosting
Participant voting with optional comments
Exportable poll results (CSV/JSON)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Gathio hard to install?

No—Gathio uses Docker for deployment, so setup is straightforward. Pull the official Docker image, configure environment variables (e.g., database credentials), and run the container. Basic familiarity with Docker and server management is helpful, but even beginners can follow the step-by-step guide in the GitHub repo.

? Is Gathio a good alternative to Doodle?

Yes—if you value data privacy and self-hosting. It offers core poll features (time selection, voting) but lacks some of Doodle’s advanced tools (like calendar sync or paid tiers). For teams/individuals wanting to avoid third-party data sharing, it’s an excellent open-source replacement.

? Is Gathio completely free?

Yes—Gathio is licensed under the MIT License, meaning it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no subscription plans or hidden charges for any features.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Polls and Events

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data stays in your control)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Simple, intuitive interface for users and admins
⊕ Lightweight and resource-efficient

Cons

⊖ Lacks advanced features like calendar integrations (vs. Doodle)
⊖ Requires basic Docker/server knowledge for setup
⊖ Smaller community support compared to mainstream tools