Bileto vs Planka
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Bileto | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Neither is universally better. Planka has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Bileto and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. Bileto is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bileto and Planka with Docker?
Bileto: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.