Focalboard vs Solo
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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Focalboard
Open-source project and task management boards
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Solo
Free project management app created for freelancers
| Feature | Focalboard | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 26,376 | — |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Trello, Asana, Notion | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Solo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Focalboard or Solo better?
Focalboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Solo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Focalboard and Solo free and open-source?
Yes. Focalboard is licensed under MIT and Solo under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Focalboard and Solo with Docker?
Focalboard: yes. Solo: check the project docs for container support.