Maybe Tasks vs Kanboard
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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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Kanboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 9,776 |
| First released | 2024 | 2014 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Kanboard better?
Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Maybe Tasks if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Maybe Tasks and Kanboard free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kanboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Kanboard with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Kanboard: yes.