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Kanboard vs minimal-git-server

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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KA Kanboard Minimalist kanban project management VS MI minimal-git-server Lightweight git server with a basic CLI to manage repositories,
FeatureKanboardminimal-git-server
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 9,776★ 46
First released20142026
ReplacesTrello—

Why pick each one

Choose Kanboard if…

  • Very lightweight
  • Easy to learn
  • Stable
Kanboard details

Choose minimal-git-server if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Shell
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
minimal-git-server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanboard or minimal-git-server better?

Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider minimal-git-server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Kanboard and minimal-git-server free and open-source?

Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and minimal-git-server under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Kanboard and minimal-git-server with Docker?

Kanboard: yes. minimal-git-server: yes.

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