Donetick vs git-bug
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Donetick
Shared chore and task management for households and teams
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git-bug
Distributed bug tracker embedded directly in Git
| Feature | Donetick | git-bug |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,411 | ★ 9,968 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Tody | Jira, GitHub Issues |
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)
Frequently asked questions
Is Donetick or git-bug better?
Neither is universally better. git-bug 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 git-bug free and open-source?
Yes. Donetick is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and git-bug under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Donetick and git-bug with Docker?
Donetick: yes. git-bug: check the project docs for container support.