May 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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May
Web-based vehicle maintenance and fuel mileage tracker
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | May | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 233 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose May if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is May or Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider May if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are May and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. May is licensed under MIT and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run May and Planka with Docker?
May: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.