Kanban Tool vs Super Productivity
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 Tool
Advanced Kanban boards with time tracking
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Super Productivity
To-do list and time tracker with focus modes
| Feature | Kanban Tool | Super Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 21,181 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Todoist, Things |
Why pick each one
Choose Kanban Tool if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Super Productivity if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 21.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanban Tool or Super Productivity better?
Super Productivity is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kanban Tool if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kanban Tool and Super Productivity free and open-source?
Yes. Kanban Tool is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Super Productivity under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanban Tool and Super Productivity with Docker?
Kanban Tool: check the project docs for container support. Super Productivity: check the project docs for container support.