Traq vs Leantime
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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Leantime
Goal-oriented project management for teams
| Feature | Traq | Leantime |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 11,271 |
| First released | 2009 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Redmine, Jira | Asana, Trello, Notion |
Why pick each one
Choose Traq if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Leantime if…
- Goal-focused approach
- Accessible to non-techies
- Active development
Frequently asked questions
Is Traq or Leantime better?
Neither is universally better. Leantime has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Traq and Leantime free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Leantime under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and Leantime with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. Leantime: yes.