Nextcloud Tasks vs Tracks
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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Tracks
GTD-style to-do list and personal organizer
| Feature | Nextcloud Tasks | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Calendar & Contacts | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 701 | ★ 1,238 |
| First released | 2016 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Google Tasks, Todoist | Todoist, OmniFocus |
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 Tracks if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Tasks or Tracks better?
Neither is universally better. Tracks has the larger community, while Nextcloud Tasks is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Nextcloud Tasks and Tracks free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tracks under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Tasks and Tracks with Docker?
Nextcloud Tasks: check the project docs for container support. Tracks: yes.