Maybe Tasks vs Super Productivity
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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Super Productivity
To-do list and time tracker with focus modes
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Super Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 21,181 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Trello | Todoist, Things |
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 Super Productivity if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 21.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Super Productivity better?
Super Productivity 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 Super Productivity free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Super Productivity under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Super Productivity with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Super Productivity: check the project docs for container support.