Kanban 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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Kanban
Minimal kanban board for personal task tracking
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Worklenz
Open-source project and team management platform
| Feature | Kanban | Worklenz |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,988 | ★ 3,129 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trello | Asana, Monday.com |
Why pick each one
Choose Kanban if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (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 Kanban or Worklenz better?
Neither is universally better. Worklenz has the larger community, while Kanban is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kanban and Worklenz free and open-source?
Yes. Kanban is licensed under MIT and Worklenz under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanban and Worklenz with Docker?
Kanban: yes. Worklenz: yes.