Buddy Enterprise 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.

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FeatureBuddy EnterprisePlanka
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
License⊘ ProprietaryAGPL-3.0
LanguageNodejsJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 12,330
First released20202019
ReplacesTrello

Why pick each one

Choose Buddy Enterprise if…

  • Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
  • Written in Nodejs
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Buddy Enterprise details

Choose Planka if…

  • Fast real-time updates
  • Familiar interface
  • Lightweight
Planka details

Frequently asked questions

Is Buddy Enterprise or Planka better?

Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Buddy Enterprise if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Buddy Enterprise and Planka free and open-source?

Yes. Buddy Enterprise is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Buddy Enterprise and Planka with Docker?

Buddy Enterprise: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.

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