CiviCRM on Drupal 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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CiviCRM on Drupal
CRM for non-profits, NGOs and advocacy organizations
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | CiviCRM on Drupal | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Planka 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 Planka free and open-source?
Yes. CiviCRM on Drupal is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CiviCRM on Drupal and Planka with Docker?
CiviCRM on Drupal: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.