Maybe Tasks vs Nextcloud Deck
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Groupware |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| 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 Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Nextcloud Deck better?
Neither is universally better. Maybe Tasks has the larger community, while Nextcloud Deck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Maybe Tasks and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.