Mobilizon Tasks 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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Mobilizon Tasks
Self-hosted task and milestone tracker in Elixir
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | Mobilizon Tasks | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Asana, Basecamp | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mobilizon Tasks if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mobilizon Tasks and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. Mobilizon Tasks is licensed under MIT and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mobilizon Tasks and Planka with Docker?
Mobilizon Tasks: yes. Planka: yes.