Mobilizon Tasks vs Plane
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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Mobilizon Tasks
Self-hosted task and milestone tracker in Elixir
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
| Feature | Mobilizon Tasks | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 55,704 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Asana, Basecamp | Jira, Linear, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Mobilizon Tasks if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Elixir
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobilizon Tasks or Plane better?
Neither is universally better. Plane has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mobilizon Tasks and Plane free and open-source?
Yes. Mobilizon Tasks is licensed under MIT and Plane under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mobilizon Tasks and Plane with Docker?
Mobilizon Tasks: yes. Plane: yes.