GanttProject vs git-bug
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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GanttProject
Desktop project scheduling with Gantt charts
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git-bug
Distributed bug tracker embedded directly in Git
| Feature | GanttProject | git-bug |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 9,968 |
| First released | 2003 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Project | Jira, GitHub Issues |
Why pick each one
Choose GanttProject if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is GanttProject or git-bug better?
Neither is universally better. git-bug has the larger community, while GanttProject is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GanttProject and git-bug free and open-source?
Yes. GanttProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and git-bug under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GanttProject and git-bug with Docker?
GanttProject: check the project docs for container support. git-bug: check the project docs for container support.