Godo vs Worklenz
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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Godo
Lightweight self-hosted task and goal tracker
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Worklenz
Open-source project and team management platform
| Feature | Godo | Worklenz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,218 | ★ 3,129 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Things | Asana, Monday.com |
Why pick each one
Choose Godo if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
Choose Worklenz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Godo or Worklenz better?
Godo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Worklenz if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Godo and Worklenz free and open-source?
Yes. Godo is licensed under MIT and Worklenz under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Godo and Worklenz with Docker?
Godo: yes. Worklenz: yes.