diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 562aae1b..83ca01c0 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ For further information, please visit the `Radicale Website
 
 """
 
-from distutils.core import setup
+from setuptools import setup
 import radicale