LibrePlan 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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FeatureLibrePlanPlanka
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 348★ 12,330
First released20102019
ReplacesMicrosoft ProjectTrello

Why pick each one

Choose LibrePlan if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Java
LibrePlan details

Choose Planka if…

  • Fast real-time updates
  • Familiar interface
  • Lightweight
Planka details

Frequently asked questions

Is LibrePlan or Planka better?

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

Are LibrePlan and Planka free and open-source?

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

Can I run LibrePlan and Planka with Docker?

LibrePlan: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.

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