Maybe Tasks vs OpenProject
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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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2024 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Trello | Jira, Asana |
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 OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject 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 OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and OpenProject with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. OpenProject: yes.