Maybe Tasks vs Habitica Self-Hosted
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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Habitica Self-Hosted
Gamified task and habit manager for personal productivity
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Habitica Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 14,044 |
| First released | 2024 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Trello | Todoist, Habitica |
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 Habitica Self-Hosted better?
Neither is universally better. Habitica Self-Hosted has the larger community, while Maybe Tasks is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Maybe Tasks and Habitica Self-Hosted free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Habitica Self-Hosted under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Habitica Self-Hosted with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Habitica Self-Hosted: yes.