CiviCRM on Drupal 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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CiviCRM on Drupal
CRM for non-profits, NGOs and advocacy organizations
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Focalboard
Open-source project and task management boards
| Feature | CiviCRM on Drupal | Focalboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19 | ★ 26,376 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | Trello, Asana, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose CiviCRM on Drupal if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is CiviCRM on Drupal or Focalboard better?
Focalboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider CiviCRM on Drupal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CiviCRM on Drupal and Focalboard free and open-source?
Yes. CiviCRM on Drupal is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Focalboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CiviCRM on Drupal and Focalboard with Docker?
CiviCRM on Drupal: check the project docs for container support. Focalboard: yes.