GanttProject vs Planka
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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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | GanttProject | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2003 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Project | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Neither is universally better. Planka has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GanttProject and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. GanttProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GanttProject and Planka with Docker?
GanttProject: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.