Donetick vs Tegon
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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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
| Feature | Donetick | Tegon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,411 | ★ 1,916 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Tody | Linear, Jira |
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 Tegon if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Donetick or Tegon better?
Donetick is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tegon if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Donetick and Tegon free and open-source?
Yes. Donetick is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tegon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Donetick and Tegon with Docker?
Donetick: yes. Tegon: yes.