git-bug 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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Featuregit-bugKanboard
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 9,968★ 9,776
First released20182014
ReplacesJira, GitHub IssuesTrello

Why pick each one

Choose git-bug if…

  • No separate server needed
  • Issues travel with code
git-bug details

Choose Kanboard if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Easy to learn
  • Stable
Kanboard details

Frequently asked questions

Is git-bug or Kanboard better?

Neither is universally better. git-bug has the larger community, while Kanboard is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are git-bug and Kanboard free and open-source?

Yes. git-bug is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kanboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run git-bug and Kanboard with Docker?

git-bug: check the project docs for container support. Kanboard: yes.

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