Kanboard vs LibrePlan
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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LibrePlan
Web-based planning and project management
| Feature | Kanboard | LibrePlan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 348 |
| First released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Trello | Microsoft Project |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanboard or LibrePlan better?
Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider LibrePlan if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kanboard and LibrePlan free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and LibrePlan under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and LibrePlan with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. LibrePlan: check the project docs for container support.