Our Shopping List 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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Our Shopping List
Simple shared list application including shopping lists and any other
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | Our Shopping List | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 193 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Our Shopping List if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Shopping List or Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Our Shopping List if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Our Shopping List and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. Our Shopping List is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Our Shopping List and Planka with Docker?
Our Shopping List: yes. Planka: yes.