OpenProject vs Taskcafe
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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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
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Taskcafe
Open-source project management with kanban boards
| Feature | OpenProject | Taskcafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 5,208 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Trello, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Taskcafe if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Taskcafe better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Taskcafe is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Taskcafe free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Taskcafe under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Taskcafe with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Taskcafe: yes.