Facilmap vs Wekan
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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Facilmap
Collaborative maps and routing with a straightforward interface
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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | Facilmap | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 450 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 406 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Facilmap if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 450 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Facilmap or Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan has the larger community, while Facilmap is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Facilmap and Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. Facilmap is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Facilmap and Wekan with Docker?
Facilmap: check the project docs for container support. Wekan: yes.