Maybe Tasks vs Kanban
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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Maybe Tasks
Self-hosted kanban and task tracking for teams
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Kanban
Minimal kanban board for personal task tracking
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Kanban |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 1,988 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Trello | Trello |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Kanban if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Kanban better?
Neither is universally better. Maybe Tasks has the larger community, while Kanban is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Maybe Tasks and Kanban free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kanban under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Kanban with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Kanban: yes.