Maybe Tasks vs Kimai2
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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Kimai2
Multi-user application for time-tracking with support for mobile
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Kimai2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 4,871 |
| First released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trello | Hamster, RescueTime, Toggl Track |
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 Kimai2 if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (4.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Kimai2 better?
Neither is universally better. Maybe Tasks has the larger community, while Kimai2 is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Maybe Tasks and Kimai2 free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kimai2 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Kimai2 with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Kimai2: check the project docs for container support.