Mergeable 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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FeatureMergeablePlanka
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 107★ 12,330
First released20252019
ReplacesTrello

Why pick each one

Choose Mergeable if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Written in TypeScript
Mergeable details

Choose Planka if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mergeable or Planka better?

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

Are Mergeable and Planka free and open-source?

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

Can I run Mergeable and Planka with Docker?

Mergeable: yes. Planka: yes.

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