Donetick vs Maybe Tasks
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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Donetick
Shared chore and task management for households and teams
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Maybe Tasks
Self-hosted kanban and task tracking for teams
| Feature | Donetick | Maybe Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,411 | ★ 5,318 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Tody | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Donetick if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
Choose Maybe Tasks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Donetick or Maybe Tasks better?
Neither is universally better. Maybe Tasks has the larger community, while Donetick is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Donetick and Maybe Tasks free and open-source?
Yes. Donetick is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Maybe Tasks under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Donetick and Maybe Tasks with Docker?
Donetick: yes. Maybe Tasks: yes.