Bileto vs Focalboard
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bileto
Ticketing tool for managing your Help Desk
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Focalboard
Open-source project and task management boards
| Feature | Bileto | Focalboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 26,376 |
| First released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | Trello, Asana, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Bileto if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bileto or Focalboard better?
Neither is universally better. Focalboard has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bileto and Focalboard free and open-source?
Yes. Bileto is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Focalboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bileto and Focalboard with Docker?
Bileto: check the project docs for container support. Focalboard: yes.