Godo vs Taskcafe
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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Taskcafe
Open-source project management with kanban boards
| Feature | Godo | Taskcafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,218 | ★ 5,208 |
| First released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Things | Trello, Asana |
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 Taskcafe if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Godo or Taskcafe better?
Neither is universally better. Taskcafe has the larger community, while Godo is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Godo and Taskcafe free and open-source?
Yes. Godo is licensed under MIT and Taskcafe under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Godo and Taskcafe with Docker?
Godo: yes. Taskcafe: yes.