Kaneo vs Taskcafe
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
Project management platform focused on simplicity and efficiency
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Taskcafe
Open-source project management with kanban boards
| Feature | Kaneo | Taskcafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,637 | ★ 5,208 |
| First released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Replaces | — | Trello, Asana |
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 Taskcafe if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaneo or Taskcafe 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 Taskcafe free and open-source?
Yes. Kaneo is licensed under MIT and Taskcafe under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kaneo and Taskcafe with Docker?
Kaneo: yes. Taskcafe: yes.