Galette vs Kanboard
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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Galette
Membership management web application for non profit organizations
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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
| Feature | Galette | Kanboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 70 | ★ 9,776 |
| First released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Galette if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Galette or Kanboard better?
Neither is universally better. Kanboard has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Galette and Kanboard free and open-source?
Yes. Galette is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Kanboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Galette and Kanboard with Docker?
Galette: check the project docs for container support. Kanboard: yes.