Traq 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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Traq
PHP project management and issue tracking suite
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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
| Feature | Traq | Kanboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 9,776 |
| First released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Redmine, Jira | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Traq if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Traq or Kanboard better?
Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Traq if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Traq and Kanboard free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kanboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and Kanboard with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. Kanboard: yes.