Dokos 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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Dokos
A 100% open-source management software that is based on ERPNext
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | Dokos | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Dokos if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Dokos or Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Dokos if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dokos and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. Dokos is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dokos and Planka with Docker?
Dokos: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.