Maybe Tasks vs Wekan
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
Maybe Tasks
Self-hosted kanban and task tracking for teams
VS
Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | Maybe Tasks | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,318 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2024 | 2015 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Maybe Tasks or Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Maybe Tasks and Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. Maybe Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maybe Tasks and Wekan with Docker?
Maybe Tasks: yes. Wekan: yes.