Kaneo vs Octobox
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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Kaneo
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| Feature | Kaneo | Octobox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,637 | ★ 4,478 |
| First released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Kaneo if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.6k GitHub stars
Choose Octobox if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaneo or Octobox better?
Neither is universally better. Kaneo has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kaneo and Octobox free and open-source?
Yes. Kaneo is licensed under MIT and Octobox under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kaneo and Octobox with Docker?
Kaneo: yes. Octobox: yes.