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Gerrit 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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GE Gerrit Code review and project management tool for Git-based projects VS PL Planka Realtime kanban board for workgroups
FeatureGerritPlanka
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,214★ 12,330
First released20202019
Replaces—Trello

Why pick each one

Choose Gerrit if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java
Gerrit details

Choose Planka if…

  • Fast real-time updates
  • Familiar interface
  • Lightweight
Planka details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerrit or Planka better?

Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Gerrit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Gerrit and Planka free and open-source?

Yes. Gerrit is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gerrit and Planka with Docker?

Gerrit: yes. Planka: yes.

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