git-bug vs Vikunja

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-bugVikunja
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 9,968★ 5,003
First released20182019
ReplacesJira, GitHub IssuesTodoist, Trello, Asana

Why pick each one

Choose git-bug if…

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

Choose Vikunja if…

  • Flexible task views
  • Lightweight
  • Good API
Vikunja details

Frequently asked questions

Is git-bug or Vikunja better?

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

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

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

Can I run git-bug and Vikunja with Docker?

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

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