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Caldera vs Deco My Tree

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Caldera compared with Deco My Tree
DetailCaldera logo CalderaDeco My Tree logo Deco My Tree
What it doesThe social network for GitHub and Obsidian Friends fill your virtual tree with gift messages that open on Christmas Day
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given TR
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingNot given Free to create a tree and send messages; Pro one-time purchase $0.99–$3.99 depending on country (removes ads, adds world map placement, enables early message reading)
Key features
  • GitHub city visualization showing repos as buildings and districts
  • Living profile with daily journal, activity score and streaks
  • End-to-end encrypted private note sharing
  • AI agent and coding activity visualization
  • World map showing all members' cities and neighborhoods
  • Asks and offers with gravity rewards
  • Read-only GitHub integration with no code access
  • Self-hosted profile export to static site
  • Mobile support on iOS and Android
  • Cryptographic identity key stored locally in vault
  • Create virtual Christmas tree in under a minute
  • Share tree link via Instagram story, WhatsApp, or social media
  • Friends send 81 different types of gifts with messages
  • Messages stay sealed until opening day (Christmas, birthday, or Valentine's Day)
  • Word filter and message moderation for safety
  • Delete or block unwanted messages and senders
  • View who sent each message
  • Birthday and Valentine's tree variants with different designs
  • Pro features: remove ads, add tree to world map, read messages early
What makes it different
  • Free and open source with no telemetry
  • Visualizes GitHub activity as a living city that updates automatically
  • Privacy by default: nothing leaves your Obsidian vault unless you explicitly choose
  • Sign up with just GitHub, no installation required
  • Self-hosted option with open protocol
  • Messages stay sealed until the opening day for a surprise reveal instead of reading immediately
  • Three holiday types: Christmas, birthday, and Valentine's Day trees
  • Friends don't need an account - only share the link or 8-character code
  • Completely free to create and share trees; messages always free to send
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)30 −1 (down) since last check10 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)71
Citation Flow (Majestic)2621
Referring domains (Majestic)219

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