hitobito vs Nextcloud Tasks
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted calendar & contacts options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
hitobito
Manage complex group hierarchies with members, events and a lot more
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Nextcloud Tasks
CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud
| Feature | hitobito | Nextcloud Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Calendar & Contacts |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 475 | ★ 701 |
| First released | 2026 | 2016 |
| Replaces | — | Google Tasks, Todoist |
Why pick each one
Choose hitobito if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Nextcloud Tasks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is hitobito or Nextcloud Tasks better?
Nextcloud Tasks is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider hitobito if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are hitobito and Nextcloud Tasks free and open-source?
Yes. hitobito is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Tasks under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run hitobito and Nextcloud Tasks with Docker?
hitobito: check the project docs for container support. Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support.