Godo vs Planka

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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FeatureGodoPlanka
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 3,218★ 12,330
First released20232019
ReplacesTodoist, ThingsTrello

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)
Godo details

Choose Planka if…

  • Fast real-time updates
  • Familiar interface
  • Lightweight
Planka details

Frequently asked questions

Is Godo or Planka better?

Neither is universally better. Planka has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Godo and Planka free and open-source?

Yes. Godo is licensed under MIT and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Godo and Planka with Docker?

Godo: yes. Planka: yes.

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