Worklenz vs Habitica Self-Hosted
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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Worklenz
Open-source project and team management platform
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Habitica Self-Hosted
Gamified task and habit manager for personal productivity
| Feature | Worklenz | Habitica Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,129 | ★ 14,044 |
| First released | 2023 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Asana, Monday.com | Todoist, Habitica |
Why pick each one
Choose Worklenz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Worklenz or Habitica Self-Hosted better?
Neither is universally better. Habitica Self-Hosted has the larger community, while Worklenz is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Worklenz and Habitica Self-Hosted free and open-source?
Yes. Worklenz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Habitica Self-Hosted under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Worklenz and Habitica Self-Hosted with Docker?
Worklenz: yes. Habitica Self-Hosted: yes.