Traq vs Habitica Self-Hosted
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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Habitica Self-Hosted
Gamified task and habit manager for personal productivity
| Feature | Traq | Habitica Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 14,044 |
| First released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Redmine, Jira | Todoist, Habitica |
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 Habitica Self-Hosted better?
Neither is universally better. Habitica Self-Hosted has the larger community, while Traq is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Traq and Habitica Self-Hosted free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Habitica Self-Hosted under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and Habitica Self-Hosted with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. Habitica Self-Hosted: yes.