Donetick vs OpenProject
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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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Donetick | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,411 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2024 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Tody | Jira, Asana |
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 OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Donetick or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject 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 OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Donetick is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Donetick and OpenProject with Docker?
Donetick: yes. OpenProject: yes.