myTinyTodo vs OpenProject
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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myTinyTodo
Open source to-do list script
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | myTinyTodo | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose myTinyTodo if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is myTinyTodo or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while myTinyTodo is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are myTinyTodo and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. myTinyTodo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run myTinyTodo and OpenProject with Docker?
myTinyTodo: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.