Worklenz vs Planka
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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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | Worklenz | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,129 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Asana, Monday.com | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Worklenz if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Worklenz and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. Worklenz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Worklenz and Planka with Docker?
Worklenz: yes. Planka: yes.