git-bug vs myTinyTodo
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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git-bug
Distributed bug tracker embedded directly in Git
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myTinyTodo
Open source to-do list script
| Feature | git-bug | myTinyTodo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,968 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Jira, GitHub Issues | — |
Why pick each one
Choose myTinyTodo if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is git-bug or myTinyTodo better?
Neither is universally better. git-bug has the larger community, while myTinyTodo is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are git-bug and myTinyTodo free and open-source?
Yes. git-bug is licensed under GPL-3.0 and myTinyTodo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run git-bug and myTinyTodo with Docker?
git-bug: check the project docs for container support. myTinyTodo: check the project docs for container support.