Kanboard vs myTinyTodo
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Kanboard | myTinyTodo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trello | — |
Why pick each one
Choose myTinyTodo if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanboard or myTinyTodo 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 myTinyTodo free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and myTinyTodo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and myTinyTodo with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. myTinyTodo: check the project docs for container support.