phpCollab 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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phpCollab
Lightweight project collaboration for teams and clients
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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | phpCollab | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 56 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2002 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Basecamp | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose phpCollab if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is phpCollab or Planka better?
Neither is universally better. Planka has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are phpCollab and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. phpCollab is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run phpCollab and Planka with Docker?
phpCollab: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.