Nextcloud Tasks vs Taskwarrior
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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Nextcloud Tasks
CalDAV task list app for Nextcloud
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Taskwarrior
Command-line task management done right
| Feature | Nextcloud Tasks | Taskwarrior |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 701 | ★ 5,996 |
| First released | 2016 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Google Tasks, Todoist | Todoist, Things |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Tasks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Taskwarrior if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 6k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Tasks or Taskwarrior better?
Neither is universally better. Taskwarrior has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Nextcloud Tasks and Taskwarrior free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Taskwarrior under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and Taskwarrior with Docker?
Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. Taskwarrior: check the project docs for container support.