Kanboard vs Vikunja Frontend Mobile
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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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
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Vikunja Frontend Mobile
Cross-platform mobile client for self-hosted task lists
| Feature | Kanboard | Vikunja Frontend Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Dart |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 581 |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Trello | Todoist, TickTick |
Why pick each one
Choose Vikunja Frontend Mobile if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Dart
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanboard or Vikunja Frontend Mobile better?
Neither is universally better. Kanboard has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kanboard and Vikunja Frontend Mobile free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and Vikunja Frontend Mobile under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and Vikunja Frontend Mobile with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. Vikunja Frontend Mobile: check the project docs for container support.