Maybe Tasks vs Tegon
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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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Tegon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 1,916 |
| First released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Trello | Linear, Jira |
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 Tegon if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Tegon better?
Neither is universally better. Maybe Tasks has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Maybe Tasks and Tegon free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tegon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Tegon with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Tegon: yes.