Leantime vs Notable

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureLeantimeNotable
CategoryProject Management & TasksNotes & Knowledge Base
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary
GitHub stars★ 11,271★ 23,496
First released20192018
ReplacesAsana, Trello, NotionEvernote, Notion

Why pick each one

Choose Leantime if…

  • Goal-focused approach
  • Accessible to non-techies
  • Active development
Leantime details

Choose Notable if…

  • Notes stay as portable files
  • Simple and focused
Notable details

Frequently asked questions

Is Leantime or Notable better?

Notable is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Leantime if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Leantime and Notable free and open-source?

Yes. Leantime is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Notable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Leantime and Notable with Docker?

Leantime: yes. Notable: check the project docs for container support.

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